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Navy/USMC

Marines’ New Heavy Lift Helicopter ‘King Stallion’ Rolled Out

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, May 6th, 2014

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Marines’ New Heavy Lift Helicopter ‘King Stallion’ Rolled Out

The Marines' new CH-53K heavy lift helicopter.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--The Marine Corps’ new heavy lift CH-53K helicopter was unveiled during a glittery rollout ceremony Monday at prime contractor Sikorsky’s plant here, with Marine Commandant Gen. James Amos announcing it would be known as the “King Stallion.” The nickname was derived from the earlier Sea Stallion and Super Stallion airframes in the CH-53 family of Sikorsky-built aircraft and whose service in the Marine Corps dates back decades. The aircraft on display at the ceremony is one of…

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