CH-53K powered up engines and spun rotor head

The first prototype CH-53K powered up its engines and spun the rotor head for the first time on Jan. 24.

Sikorsky photo.

During the second phase of testing, Sikorsky will mount seven main rotor blades and four tail rotor blades onto the prototype.

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