Latest "CH-53K" stories

US Navy awards Sikorsky $2.7 billion for 35 CH-53K helicopters

The contract covers 12 lot 7 and 15 lot 8 aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps, as well as eight aircraft for the Israeli Air Force.

By Megan Eckstein

3 months ago

New in 2023: More King Stallion helicopters for the Marine Corps

The number of King Stallion helos in the fleet is set to triple.

By Irene Loewenson

11 months ago

Marine Corps’ new CH-53K finally makes it to the fleet

The helicopter will help the 2nd Marine Air Wing move more "troops and equipment, at higher altitudes, faster speeds, and in more austere environments than ever before."

By Philip Athey

23 months ago

Marine helicopter crew carries 12-ton vehicle over water in testing first

The CH-53K King Stallion can carry three times the load as its predecessor.

24 months ago

Marine Corps purchasing too many CH-53Ks while still testing its capabilities, GAO finds

The lifetime cost of the program is up 63 percent from initial estimates.

By Philip Athey

3 years ago

New in 2021: Marine CH-53K looks to initial operational test in 2021

The helicopter originally was expected to hit the fleet in 2019, but more than 100 technical issues set that date back two years.

By Philip Athey

3 years ago