Sikorsky delivers first CH-53K to USMC

Sikorsky has delivered the first CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter to the U.S. Marine Corps, the company announced on May 16.

The CH-53K King Stallion arrives at Naval Air Station, Patuxent River on June 30, 2017.  Photo courtesy U.S. Navy.
The CH-53K King Stallion arrives at Naval Air Station, Patuxent River on June 30, 2017. Photo courtesy U.S. Navy.

The infantry component of the Navy is expected to order a total of 200 helicopters.

This first CH53K heavy lift helicopter will be stationed at MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina.