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 09:05 |
Photo ID: | 6983093 |
VIRIN: | 211216-M-BY673-0003 |
Resolution: | 4762x3175 |
Size: | 10.43 MB |
Location: | MCB CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
Web Views: | 126 |
Downloads: | 19 |
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