ch-53k super stallion
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A revolution in Heavy Lift Helicopters. CH-53K Super Stallion. By: Zane Thomas. Thesis. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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CH-53K Super Stallion
A revolution in Heavy Lift Helicopters
By: Zane Thomas
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Thesis
Sikorsky’s CH-53 or kilo model Super Stallion helicopter is a new revolution in 50 years of Heavy Lift rotary aircraft dominance; providing the troops of today with the best of the best at their fingertips. The aircraft improves in three main areas: 1. Aircraft Survivability, 2. Multi-mission capability, and 3. decreased maintenance and fuel costs.
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Aircraft Survivability
• 3 Gau-21 .50 caliber machine guns
• Infrared Counter Measures
• Composite airframe and rotor
• Ceramic and Kevlar Plating
• Classified radar absorbing material
http://www.military.com/video/aircraft/gunships/the-longest-gunship-burst-ever/1466536496001/
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CH-53E Towing Capabilities
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Multi-Mission Capability
• Fly by wire avionics
• Mass gross load of 88,000 lbs.
• 3 7,500 horsepower turbine engines.
• Cruise speed of 200 mph.
• L pallet ready
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Decreased Maintenance
• Integrated Monitoring system
• Elastomeric main rotor head
• Half the weight of its predecessor
• Towing distance of 110 nautical miles.
• Lighter Airframe