美國海軍航空系統指揮部（Naval Air Systems Command）於當地時間10日證實，「CH-53K種馬王（King Stallion）」直升機，將進行「初始作戰測試與評估（Initial Operational Test and Evaluation）」，該工作完成後，規劃在2023至2024年間投入海軍陸戰隊服役，強化作戰及搜救能力。根據《Defence Blog》報導，「CH-53K種馬王」直升機，是美國政府打造首屈一指的重型機種，其能擴大機隊編制，運送更多後勤補給品，而該機的動力來自於三組「通用電氣GE38」引擎，能比現在CH-53E直升機所搭載的T-64引擎來的更強且更省油。
Marine Corps purchasing too many CH-53Ks while still testing its capabilities, GAO finds March 10 A CH-53K King Stallion lifts a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during a demonstration. Using the single point hook, the helicopter hovered up to 100 feet for approximately 10 minutes while carrying the 18,870-pound vehicle. (Navy) The Marine Corps should purchase fewer CH-53K King Stallions while it is still testing the helicopter’s capabilities, a new report from the Government Accountability Office found. In addition to its recommendation to reduce the low-rate initial production purchases of the Corps’ future heavy lift helicopter, the report raised concerns over the program’s price and Sikorsky’s ability to produce the helicopters at the planned rate.
Stratford-based Sikorsky lands $1B contract for U.S. Air Force helicopter upgrades
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An artist rendering of the proposed Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter being developed for the U.S. Air Force.Contributed / Sikorsky Aircraft and Lockheed MartinShow MoreShow Less
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A VH-92A helicopter on the tarmac at Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Md.Contributed / Lockheed Martin CorporationShow MoreShow Less
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A week after awarding Sikorsky $478 million to complete a fleet of “Marine One” helicopters for use by the White House, the Department of Defense signaled the Stratford manufacturer could see nearly $1 billion more to upgrade a fleet of helicopters.