CH-53K Loadouts

04/27/2023
By NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND PATUXENT RIVER, Md.

It’s time for a little pick-me-up, King Stallion style.

#NAWCAD‘s Cargo Lab recently partnered with Marine Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1’s CH-53K King Stallion and aircrew to certify loads for external air transport.

The loads tested included new #USMC ultra-light tactical vehicles and a #USAF fast boat.

The teams performed 13 helicopter sling load lifts to certify 13 different vehicle and boat configurations, including a shotgun configuration with two vehicles side-by-side beneath the CH-53K!

The certifications will enable the fleet to place these assets in the field where and when they need them.

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