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Sikorsky MH-53

Armed utilityUnited StatesFirst flight 1967Retired
Sikorsky MH-53
Photo: Senior Airman Andy M. Kin · Public domain · background removed · partly completed with AI

Key specs

Role
Armed utility
Manufacturer
Sikorsky
First flight
March 15, 1967
Entered service
1968
Retired
2008
Status
Retired
Units built
72
Crew
6
Troops or passengers
37

Helicopters

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Performance

Performance
Maximum speed
315 km/h
Range
1,111 km
Service ceiling
4,880 m
Dimensions and weights
Length
26.82 m
Rotor diameter
21.95 m
Height
7.62 m
Empty weight
14,515 kg
Maximum takeoff weight
20,865 kg
Powerplant
Engines
2 × General Electric T64-GE-100 (turboshaft)
Power
2 × 3,229 kW
Armament
Guns
3 × 7.62 mm M134 Minigun

Operators

United States

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Sikorsky MH-53, Wikipedia

Figures from the specifications in the English Wikipedia article. Armament lists what the type can carry, not a standard load.