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USMC logs maiden fleet flight for CH-53K helo
20 January 2021
by Gareth Jennings
The US Marine Corps (USMC) flew the first fleet flight of the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter on 15 January.
Announced by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on the same day, the milestone saw Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1) fly the first non-developmental sortie from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in North Carolina.
The first fleet flight of a Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion was announced on 19 January. (NAVAIR)
“The aircraft now enters a new phase of testing to train marines as they prepare for [initial] operational test and evaluation later this year,” NAVAIR said.
How to solve logistical challenges during a South China Sea conflict Scott Trail December 24, 2020 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. (U.S. Navy)
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