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A U.S. Marine with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) lowers a hook before testing the capabilities of the CH-53K King Stallion by carrying a light armored vehicle from Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., to Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C. on Dec. 16, 2021. Personnel with VMX-1 conducted surge flight operations to test the external lift capability of the CH-53K in support of amphibious operations. It can externally transport 27,000 lbs. over 110 nautical miles and has a max external lift of 36,000 lbs., three times that of the legacy "E" aircraft. The CH-53K King Stallion is a heavy-lift cargo helicopter currently being produced and tested to replace the CH-53E Super Stallion.
| Date Taken: | 12.16.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 12.17.2021 09:03 |
| Photo ID: | 6983092 |
| VIRIN: | 211216-M-BY673-0002 |
| Resolution: | 5434x3623 |
| Size: | 23.75 MB |
| Location: | MCB CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
| Web Views: | 107 |
| Downloads: | 18 |
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