Preparing the CH-53K for USMC Operations: A New Capability for a New Strategic Environment
02/06/2020
By Robbin Laird
A recent news story highlighted progress in the preparation of the new heavy lift helicopter, the CH-53 K, for the USMC.
According to Megan Eckstein of USNI News in a story published on December 17, 2019:
“The Marine Corps and Sikorsky have resolved the engine integration issues that slowed down the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter program, the service announced today.
“The helicopter’s test program was overhauled in the spring after falling behind due to testing inefficiencies and challenges with the engine, including exhaust gas re-ingestion (EGR).
https://sldinfo.com/2020/02/preparing-the-ch-53k-for-usmc-operations-a-new-capability-for-a-new-strategic-environment/
