Congressional Adds
Abstract
The CH-53 is the only marinized heavy-lift helicopter in the world and is the Marine Corps only heavy-lift helicopter. The CH-53 mission is the conduct of expeditionary heavy-lift assault transport of armored vehicles, equipment and personnel to support distributed operations deep inland from a sea-based center of operations. The CH-53E "Super Stallion" was introduced into operations in 1980 as an upgrade version of the CH-53D. The CH-53E has developed performance degradation, fatigue life, interoperability, maintenance supportability, and other operational concerns. An improved CH-53 is needed to support Marine Air-Ground Task Force heavy-lift requirements in the 21st century joint environment. The CH-53K "King Stallion" will provide improvements in range and payload, performance, cargo handling, turn-around times, reliability and maintainability, interoperability, and survivability. The CH-53K program is required to provide full system capability, including shipboard compatibilities, at Initial Operational Capability (IOC). The Wireless Intercommunication System (ICS) will enable the CH-53K crew the capability for simultaneous use, highly reliable, jam resistant, secure and non-secure voice communications in an electronic warfare environment. The Common Lightweight Cargo Floor will provide an integrated flooring system solution which reduces aircraft weight and improves capability of the restraint locking system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 9999_0605212M_5_1319_PB_2020
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