CH-53K
King Stallion
- 36,000 lb
- Max external lift
- 27,000 lb
- To 110 nm, high/hot
- 88,000 lb
- Max gross weight
- 3
- Engines
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CH-47 Chinook
Two rotors. No tail rotor. Over sixty years in service and still the first call when something heavy has to move.
- 33
- Troops in seats
- 26,000 lb
- Center hook, approx.
- ~160 kt
- Max cruise
- 60 ft
- Each rotor
The Fleet
Published specs, rounded
CH-53E
Super Stallion
- 16 tons
- Carried 50 miles
- 69,750 lb
- Max gross weight
- 3 × 4,750
- Shaft horsepower
- 99 ft
- Length
UH-60M
Black Hawk
- 11
- Troops
- 9,000 lb
- External load
- 22,000 lb
- Max gross weight
- ~145 kt
- Max cruise
HH-60W
Jolly Green II
- 153 kt
- Indicated, sea level
- ~600 nm
- Range, air-refuelable
- 22,500 lb
- Operating weight
- 20,000 ft
- Ceiling
AH-64E
Apache Guardian
- 164 kt
- Max speed
- 260 nm
- Combat range
- 23,000 lb
- Max gross weight
- 2
- Crew
Figures from manufacturer and U.S. service fact sheets (Boeing, Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky, NAVAIR, army.mil, af.mil). Approximate; vary by configuration.
Field Notes
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What Does the CH-47 Chinook Do? A Clear Explainer
How the CH-47 Chinook's tandem rotors work, what it carries, its cargo hooks, key specs and why it has flown for more than 60 years.
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Helicopter Radio Calls, Explained: A Glossary
What common helicopter radio and intercom calls mean, from Roger and Wilco to Short Final, Bingo and Mayday.
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Helicopter Aviation Terms, Explained: From Brownout to Hangar Queen
A glossary of helicopter aviation terms: brownout, NOE, pinnacle, sling load, dash-ten, hangar queen and more.
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First release inbound. Heavyweight tees, hats and patches built around the Chinook and the rotorcraft world.
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