CH-53D Sea Stallion U.S. Army Navy as an interceptor but

Navy as an interceptor but also was capable of flying as a ground-support bomber for the U

The Focke Wulf did not have this problem

Rotor span 18 inches

The Skyrocket made aviation history when it became the first airplane to fly twice the speed of sound

and a range with maximum fuel and 147 passengers of 5

CH-53D Sea Stallion U.S. Army Navy as an interceptor butSikorsky CH 53 Sea Stallion helicopter model. The CH 53D is a more capable version of the CH 53A introduced into the Marine Corps in 1966. CH 53Ds, with improved engines and increased power, are also used to recover downed aircraft, sweep mined areas and, if necessary, tow distressed ships. Used extensively both afloat and ashore, the Sea Stallion was the heavy lift helicopter for the Marine Corps until the introduction of the CH 53E triple engine