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Scale 1:60   Length 17"  Rotor 15.8"
Height (model with gun) 10"     Height on stand 14"

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Close up of M198 howitzer

The Sikorsky-built MH-53E is the US Army's heavy-lift helicopter designed for the transportation of material and supplies. The helicopter is capable of lifting 16 tons at sea level, transporting the load 50 nautical miles and returning. A typical load would be a 16,000 pound M198 howitzer or a 26,000 pound Light Armored Vehicle. It can also retrieve downed aircraft including another MH-53E.

Introduced in June 1981, the MH-53E is a follow-on to its predecessor - the twin engine CH-53D. Improvements include the addition of a third engine for greater lift; a dual point cargo hook system; improved main rotor blades; and composite tail rotor blades. A dual digital automatic flight control system and engine anti-ice system give the aircraft an all-weather capability.

The helicopter seats 37 passengers in its normal configuration and has provisions to carry 55 passengers using centerline seats.

With the dual point hook system, it can carry external loads at increased airspeeds due to the stability achieved with the dual point system.

Crew:         Three
Fuselage:   73 ft
Rotor:        79 ft
Length:      99 ft (Overall)
Engines:     3 GE T64 turbo-shafts, 4380hp each
Load:          70,000 lbs internal; 73,500 lbs external
Speed:        172 mph
Range:        620 miles - indefinite with aerial refueling
Armament:  Two XM-218 .50 caliber machineguns

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