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Sikorsky begins powered ground tests of CH-53K with rotor blades

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All seven main rotor blades and four tail rotor blades for the Sikorsky CH-53K heavy lift helicopter were attached to the Ground Test Vehicle (GTV) and powered on for the first time.

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