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King Stallion Helicopter Capable of Lifting 88,000lbs

King Stallion Helicopter Capable of Lifting 88,000lbs

When it comes to military technology, it isn’t all about the most efficient weapons to win the war. While they definitely play a dominant part in military R&D, there are other sectors to consider as well.

This time, we take a look at the Sikorsky CH-53K, a heavy lift cargo helicopter that is capable of carrying along 88,000lbs of gross weight.

With powerful new engines, a lightweight composite structure, new rotor blades, and fly-by-wire controls, this thing is going the be even more of a beast than its predecessor, the CH-53E, that was oh so beloved.

Check out more about the hype around this behemoth and why its family tree of aircraft is an oh so irreplacible element when it comes to winning at war.

https://youtu.be/uhWvA88qfXc

The helicopter highway chase below is like something out of a movie!

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