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| first flight = 27 October 2015 | | first flight = 27 October 2015 | ||
| − | | introduced = 22 April | + | | introduced = 22 April 2021 |
| retired = | | retired = | ||
| status = In production | | status = In production | ||
| primary user = [[Baltanian Marine Forces]]<!--please list only one--> | | primary user = [[Baltanian Marine Forces]]<!--please list only one--> | ||
| − | | more users = | + | | more users = [[Baltanian Navy]], [[Baltanian Army]] |
| produced = | | produced = | ||
| number built = 190 | | number built = 190 | ||
| − | | program cost = | + | | program cost = QSC 25.335 billion |
| − | | unit cost = | + | | unit cost = QSC 87.1 million |
| − | | developed from = [[ | + | | developed from = [[Sikors HCH-53E Super Stallion]] |
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| − | The '''Sikors HCH-53K King Stallion''' (''' | + | The '''Sikors HCH-53K King Stallion''' ('''Sikors S-95''') is a [[heavy-lift]] [[Transport helicopter|cargo helicopter]] designed and produced by [[Sikors Aircraft]]. The King Stallion is an evolution of the long running [[Sikors HCH-53 Sea Stallion|HCH-53]] series of helicopters which have been in continuous service since 1966, and features three uprated {{convert|7500|shp|kW|abbr=on|sigfig=3|lk=on}} engines, new [[Composite material|composite]] rotor blades, and a wider [[aircraft cabin]] than its predecessors. It is the largest and heaviest helicopter in the [[Baltanian Armed Forces|Baltanian military]]. |
| − | The [[Baltanian Marine Forces]] plans to receive 200 helicopters at a total cost of $25 billion. Ground Test Vehicle (GTV) testing started in April 2014; flight testing began with the maiden flight on 27 October 2015. In May 2018, the first HCH-53K was delivered to the Marine Forces. On 22 April 2022, it was declared to have passed [[initial operational capability]].[[ACES]] has also reportedly ordered the type; other potential export customers include No one. | + | The [[Baltanian Marine Forces]] plans to receive 200 helicopters at a total cost of $25 billion. Ground Test Vehicle (GTV) testing started in April 2014; flight testing began with the maiden flight on 27 October 2015. In May 2018, the first HCH-53K was delivered to the Marine Forces. On 22 April 2022, it was declared to have passed [[initial operational capability]]. [[ACES]] has also reportedly ordered the type; other potential export customers include No one. |
| + | [[Category:Aircraft]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Terraconserva]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Baltanla]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:36, 25 September 2023
| HCH-53K King Stallion | |
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| A CH-53K during aerial refueling testing over the Seattal Bay in 2020. | |
Role
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Heavy-lift cargo helicopter |
National origin
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Baltanla |
Manufacturer
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Sikors Aircraft |
First flight
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27 October 2015 |
Introduction
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22 April 2021 |
Status
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In production |
Primary users
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Baltanian Marine Forces Baltanian Navy, Baltanian Army |
Number built
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190 |
Program cost
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QSC 25.335 billion |
Unit cost
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QSC 87.1 million
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Developed from
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Sikors HCH-53E Super Stallion |
The Sikors HCH-53K King Stallion (Sikors S-95) is a heavy-lift cargo helicopter designed and produced by Sikors Aircraft. The King Stallion is an evolution of the long running HCH-53 series of helicopters which have been in continuous service since 1966, and features three uprated 7,500 shp (5,590 kW) engines, new composite rotor blades, and a wider aircraft cabin than its predecessors. It is the largest and heaviest helicopter in the Baltanian military.
The Baltanian Marine Forces plans to receive 200 helicopters at a total cost of $25 billion. Ground Test Vehicle (GTV) testing started in April 2014; flight testing began with the maiden flight on 27 October 2015. In May 2018, the first HCH-53K was delivered to the Marine Forces. On 22 April 2022, it was declared to have passed initial operational capability. ACES has also reportedly ordered the type; other potential export customers include No one.
