U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1) test the capabilities of the CH-53K King Stallion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, 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 Lance Cpl. Samuel Lyden)
Date Taken: | 12.16.2021 |
Date Posted: | 12.17.2021 09:31 |
Photo ID: | 6983312 |
VIRIN: | 211216-M-NI439-0043 |
Resolution: | 3952x3840 |
Size: | 4.87 MB |
Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
Web Views: | 121 |
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