H-53 Super Stallion/Sea Dragon (see Figure 3-20)
Table 3-22 contains the general characteristics/descriptions of an H-53 Super
Stallion/Sea Dragon.
Figure 3-20 -- H-53 Super Stallion/Sea Dragon.
H-53 Super Stallion/Sea Dragon
Fuselage width
8 ft 10 in
Length
73 ft 4 in
Height
17 ft 5 in
Max speed
170 kn
Climb rate
1,500 fpm
Descent rate
1,500
fpm
Category
I
Ceiling
18,500 ft
Remarks
Manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. Navy uses the CH-53E
Super Stallion for vertical onboard delivery (VOD) and
recovery of damaged aircraft from aircraft carriers and the
MH-53E Sea Dragon for mine countermeasures. Marine
Corps uses the CH-53E for amphibious assault, heavy
equipment and armament transport, and disabled aircraft
recovery. Over 1,200-mile maximum range. Generates
significant wake turbulence and rotor wash.
Table 3-22 -- H-53 Super Stallion/Sea Dragon characteristics/description
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