USMC Increases CH-53K Fleet Ahead Of First Deployment

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Credit: U.S. Marine Corps
The U.S. Marine Corps is increasing its adoption of the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift cargo helicopter with 12 aircraft on Sikorsky’s production line, and the rate is expected to grow to be able to support transitioning West Coast units in 2028. The Marine Corps on April 27 received the 25th CH...
Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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