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    VMX-1 External Lifts [Image 7 of 8]

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    VMX-1 External Lifts

    MCB CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    12.16.2021

    Photo by Cpl. Eric Ramirez 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    A U.S. Marine with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1) watches a light armored vehicle being externally carried by the CH-53K King Stallion 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Ramirez)

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    Date Taken: 12.16.2021
    Date Posted: 12.17.2021 09:20
    Photo ID: 6983098
    VIRIN: 211216-M-BY673-0009
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 27.58 MB
    Location: MCB CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US

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