Unleashing Power: The CH-53 Sea Stallion Helicopter’s Evolution And Impact
Designed as a heavy assault transport helicopter for the Marine Corps, the initial Sea Stallion CH-53A version of the Sikorsky S-65 was basically a considerably enlarged version of the S-61, but with a conventional fuselage instead of a boat hull. The dynamic parts – gearboxes, transmission and rotors – were based on those of the CH-54 (S-64) but with the main rotor having a titanium hub and folding blades.Â