| H-53 AIRCRAFT DESCRIPTION: [CH-53E] | [MH-53E] CH-53E Sea StallionContractor: Sikorsky Aircraft (Prime), General Electric (Engines)
 Airframe:
 
 Power Plant:Seven-blade main rotorFour-blade canted tail rotorDesigned for land- and ship-based operationsAutomatic flight control and anti-icing systems give the helicopter an all-weather flight capability. Empty weight: 33,226 poundsMaximum gross weight: 73,500 poundsFuel capacity: 15,483 pounds (2,277 gallons/JP-5)Overall length: 99 ft 1/2 inHeight: 28 ft 4 inRotor diameter: 79 ftCan be configured for wheeled or palletized cargoSeats for 55 passengers or litters for 24 patientsExternal cargo of up to 36,000 pounds may be transported by using either the single- or two-point suspension system.Can conduct air-to-air refueling and helicopter in-flight refueling (HIFR)Has provisions for internal range extension tanks
 
 Performance:Three General Electric T64-GE-416/416A turboshaft enginesEach engine can produce 4,380 shaft horsepower
 
 Countermeasures:Maximum range (unrefueled): 480 nautical milesFerry range: 990 nautical milesMaximum endurance (unrefueled): 5.1 hoursMaximum allowable airspeed: 150 knots
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