Armor kit, new gun highlights changing mission for CH-53E
The addition of armor kits and a new .50-caliber ramp gun to the Marine Corps' CH-53E Sea Stallion are highlighting the changing mission for the heavy-lift helicopter, which is more frequently being required to go into harm's way without escort, according to program officials. "Because of the nature...
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