Outstanding effectiveness. Unmatched lifting capability.

The CH-53K helicopter provides Joint Task Force and MAGTF Commanders with a vertical heavy lift capability to project,
sustain and reconstitute combat forces. The CH-53K helicopter operates at distances, airspeeds, and gross weights
sufficient to support Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare (EMW), Operational Maneuver From the Sea (OMFTS) and
Seabasing concepts.
The aircraft affordably optimizes performance, survivability, maintainability and supportability in a “best value” solution
to provide an effective heavy lift assault support platform for Joint Force Commanders.

We pioneer flight solutions

that bring people home
everywhere...every time ™

The CH-53K helicopter is capable of rapidly The CH-53K helicopter is capable of carrying an The CH-53K helicopter features superior high-hot
embarking aboard and operating from Amphibious external load of 36,000 lb (16,363 kg). performance and unsurpassed payload capability.
Assault Aviation Ships (LHA/LHD/LHR), Air Capable
Ships and CV/CVN Vessels.

Cruise at V br 110 nm,

500 ft AGL (152.4 m)
30 min Loiter
at LZ, V be
5 min HOGE at LZ,
Land back drop load
on ship Climb to
3000 ft (914.4 m)

2 min HOGE Lift

27,000 lb (12,247 kg) Cruise at V br 110 nm,
W/U takeoff external load
from ship 500 ft AGL (152.4 m)

110 nm

The CH-53K helicopter supports OMFTS missions with the seamless maneuver of MAGTF assault forces and equipment from a ship directly to an inland objective
without operational pause. CH-53K helicopter has the capability of an over-the-horizon shipboard launch, at night, in low visibility or adverse weather required in
6900 Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut 06615 USA
+1 (800) WINGED-S (946-4337) or +1 (203) 386-4282
Sikorsky CH-53K Helicopter
the typical OMFTS scenario shown above.
www.sikorsky.com A heavy lift capability above all others
M-037  3199 1M  August 2010
Leading the way. Advanced technology. Increased performance.

The next generation heavy lift helicopter is here Versatile heavy lift capability Elastomeric main rotor head reduces
Vertical heavy lift is critical to successful 21st century operations in anti- Transports equipment, supplies   Advance drive system incorporating multiple path split torque total ownership costs and increases Three GE38-1B engines
main gearbox for lower total ownership cost, and improved Composite main rotor blades
access, area-denial environments globally to enable force application and and personnel during amphibious flight readiness
with advanced airfoil section and
reliability and performance
focused logistics within the joint operating concepts. The Sikorsky CH-53K assault operations and sustained   anhedral tip
helicopter provides the assault support function in support of Expeditionary operations ashore.
Maneuver Warfare, significantly improves operational capabilities, and Capable of both internal and external
reduces life-cycle costs. transport of supplies. Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
with pneumatic start
The CH-53K helicopter is the United States Marine Corps’ choice to pro- Outstanding performance in high  
vide heavy lift capability well into the 21st century, delivering the following altitude, mountainous terrain.
increases in performance and capability: Shipboard compatible and capable  
of operating in adverse environments  
- Four times the lift in USMC hot day conditions at  
both day and night.
110nm as compared to the current heavy lift aircraft
Recovers disabled aircraft and  
- Reduction in material maintenance cost performs long-range rescues. Bearingless tail rotor hub
Integral Engine Air Particle Separator with advanced airfoil and
- 23% reduction in operations and support (EAPS) improves performance and
Superior performance reduced parts count
- Increased survivability reduces maintenance
Will conduct an unrefueled mission  
- 20% reduction in fuel consumption of 110 nm radius with a 27,000 lb  
Hybrid composite airframe
(12,247 kg) external payload.
structure provides lighter
Meets the stringent performance   weight and lower vibration
parameters on a “high-hot” Navy day   Rockwell Collins Avionics
throughout aircraft life
(a pressure altitude of 3,000 feet and Management System (AMS)
91.5˚ F/915 meters/33˚ C). increases situational awareness) Aircraft Survivability
Equipment (ASE)
Precise shipboard compatibility
Integral cargo handling
Full shipboard compatibility, including system with rated capacity for
automatic blade fold and pylon fold, two 463 L pallets
deck-edge power compatibility, fuel Crashworthy
storage safety, HERO compatibility,   troop seats
Integrated Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR)
deck strength compatibility, and   system with helmet mounted navigation
shipboard buoyancy effects. displays reduces pilot workload Fly-by-Wire electronic flight controls Advanced light weight Long range, crashworthy and Crashworthy retracting
improvise mission capability with reduced armor protects ballistic tolerant 2,286 gal landing gear
Rotor blades and pylon are capable of
weight and lower total ownership cost passengers and crew (8,653 l) main fuel system
folding and spreading in winds of 45 kt
from any direction.

Outstanding aircraft readiness Advanced digital 40 Increased payload Material Maintenance Cost (MMC) Operations & Support (O&S) Direct maintenance
CH-53K

The Integrated Support System interface cockpit 35 CH-53E

and range cost efficiencies

Payload, thousands of pounds

30
with OOMA provides robust data col- Rockwell Collins Avionics PL=27,870 lb
Three GE38-1B engines and 23% The application of the latest
25
lection and analytic capabilities aimed Management System (AMS) 27,000 lb (Thres, KPP)
new dynamic system enables technologies allows for a
incorporates fully integrated
20
the CH-53K helicopter to meet 46% decrease in the material
at ensuring operational readiness/avail- 15
flight and navigation displays all USMC heavy lift replacement maintenance cost as well
ability by optimizing the maintenance 10
to reduce crew workloads PL=6,872 lb mission requirements including as direct maintenance cost,
and supply chain philosophies to reduce in the demanding tactical
5
110 nm ROA
the critical Operational Maneuver leading to a lower total price
Life Cycle Costs (LCC). environment.
0
0 50 100 150 200 From The Sea (OMFTS) mission. of ownership.
Radius, nautical miles
CH-53E CH-53K CH-53E CH-53K
Leading the way. Advanced technology. Increased performance.

The next generation heavy lift helicopter is here Versatile heavy lift capability Elastomeric main rotor head reduces
Vertical heavy lift is critical to successful 21st century operations in anti- Transports equipment, supplies   Advance drive system incorporating multiple path split torque total ownership costs and increases Three GE38-1B engines
main gearbox for lower total ownership cost, and improved Composite main rotor blades
access, area-denial environments globally to enable force application and and personnel during amphibious flight readiness
with advanced airfoil section and
reliability and performance
focused logistics within the joint operating concepts. The Sikorsky CH-53K assault operations and sustained   anhedral tip
helicopter provides the assault support function in support of Expeditionary operations ashore.
Maneuver Warfare, significantly improves operational capabilities, and Capable of both internal and external
reduces life-cycle costs. transport of supplies. Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
with pneumatic start
The CH-53K helicopter is the United States Marine Corps’ choice to pro- Outstanding performance in high  
vide heavy lift capability well into the 21st century, delivering the following altitude, mountainous terrain.
increases in performance and capability: Shipboard compatible and capable  
of operating in adverse environments  
- Four times the lift in USMC hot day conditions at  
both day and night.
110nm as compared to the current heavy lift aircraft
Recovers disabled aircraft and  
- Reduction in material maintenance cost performs long-range rescues. Bearingless tail rotor hub
Integral Engine Air Particle Separator with advanced airfoil and
- 23% reduction in operations and support (EAPS) improves performance and
Superior performance reduced parts count
- Increased survivability reduces maintenance
Will conduct an unrefueled mission  
- 20% reduction in fuel consumption of 110 nm radius with a 27,000 lb  
Hybrid composite airframe
(12,247 kg) external payload.
structure provides lighter
Meets the stringent performance   weight and lower vibration
parameters on a “high-hot” Navy day   Rockwell Collins Avionics
throughout aircraft life
(a pressure altitude of 3,000 feet and Management System (AMS)
91.5˚ F/915 meters/33˚ C). increases situational awareness) Aircraft Survivability
Equipment (ASE)
Precise shipboard compatibility
Integral cargo handling
Full shipboard compatibility, including system with rated capacity for
automatic blade fold and pylon fold, two 463 L pallets
deck-edge power compatibility, fuel Crashworthy
storage safety, HERO compatibility,   troop seats
Integrated Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR)
deck strength compatibility, and   system with helmet mounted navigation
shipboard buoyancy effects. displays reduces pilot workload Fly-by-Wire electronic flight controls Advanced light weight Long range, crashworthy and Crashworthy retracting
improvise mission capability with reduced armor protects ballistic tolerant 2,286 gal landing gear
Rotor blades and pylon are capable of
weight and lower total ownership cost passengers and crew (8,653 l) main fuel system
folding and spreading in winds of 45 kt
from any direction.

Outstanding aircraft readiness Advanced digital 40 Increased payload Material Maintenance Cost (MMC) Operations & Support (O&S) Direct maintenance
CH-53K

The Integrated Support System interface cockpit 35 CH-53E

and range cost efficiencies

Payload, thousands of pounds

30
with OOMA provides robust data col- Rockwell Collins Avionics PL=27,870 lb
Three GE38-1B engines and 23% The application of the latest
25
lection and analytic capabilities aimed Management System (AMS) 27,000 lb (Thres, KPP)
new dynamic system enables technologies allows for a
incorporates fully integrated
20
the CH-53K helicopter to meet 46% decrease in the material
at ensuring operational readiness/avail- 15
flight and navigation displays all USMC heavy lift replacement maintenance cost as well
ability by optimizing the maintenance 10
to reduce crew workloads PL=6,872 lb mission requirements including as direct maintenance cost,
and supply chain philosophies to reduce in the demanding tactical
5
110 nm ROA
the critical Operational Maneuver leading to a lower total price
Life Cycle Costs (LCC). environment.
0
0 50 100 150 200 From The Sea (OMFTS) mission. of ownership.
Radius, nautical miles
CH-53E CH-53K CH-53E CH-53K
Leading the way. Advanced technology. Increased performance.

The next generation heavy lift helicopter is here Versatile heavy lift capability Elastomeric main rotor head reduces
Vertical heavy lift is critical to successful 21st century operations in anti- Transports equipment, supplies   Advance drive system incorporating multiple path split torque total ownership costs and increases Three GE38-1B engines
main gearbox for lower total ownership cost, and improved Composite main rotor blades
access, area-denial environments globally to enable force application and and personnel during amphibious flight readiness
with advanced airfoil section and
reliability and performance
focused logistics within the joint operating concepts. The Sikorsky CH-53K assault operations and sustained   anhedral tip
helicopter provides the assault support function in support of Expeditionary operations ashore.
Maneuver Warfare, significantly improves operational capabilities, and Capable of both internal and external
reduces life-cycle costs. transport of supplies. Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
with pneumatic start
The CH-53K helicopter is the United States Marine Corps’ choice to pro- Outstanding performance in high  
vide heavy lift capability well into the 21st century, delivering the following altitude, mountainous terrain.
increases in performance and capability: Shipboard compatible and capable  
of operating in adverse environments  
- Four times the lift in USMC hot day conditions at  
both day and night.
110nm as compared to the current heavy lift aircraft
Recovers disabled aircraft and  
- Reduction in material maintenance cost performs long-range rescues. Bearingless tail rotor hub
Integral Engine Air Particle Separator with advanced airfoil and
- 23% reduction in operations and support (EAPS) improves performance and
Superior performance reduced parts count
- Increased survivability reduces maintenance
Will conduct an unrefueled mission  
- 20% reduction in fuel consumption of 110 nm radius with a 27,000 lb  
Hybrid composite airframe
(12,247 kg) external payload.
structure provides lighter
Meets the stringent performance   weight and lower vibration
parameters on a “high-hot” Navy day   Rockwell Collins Avionics
throughout aircraft life
(a pressure altitude of 3,000 feet and Management System (AMS)
91.5˚ F/915 meters/33˚ C). increases situational awareness) Aircraft Survivability
Equipment (ASE)
Precise shipboard compatibility
Integral cargo handling
Full shipboard compatibility, including system with rated capacity for
automatic blade fold and pylon fold, two 463 L pallets
deck-edge power compatibility, fuel Crashworthy
storage safety, HERO compatibility,   troop seats
Integrated Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR)
deck strength compatibility, and   system with helmet mounted navigation
shipboard buoyancy effects. displays reduces pilot workload Fly-by-Wire electronic flight controls Advanced light weight Long range, crashworthy and Crashworthy retracting
improvise mission capability with reduced armor protects ballistic tolerant 2,286 gal landing gear
Rotor blades and pylon are capable of
weight and lower total ownership cost passengers and crew (8,653 l) main fuel system
folding and spreading in winds of 45 kt
from any direction.

Outstanding aircraft readiness Advanced digital 40 Increased payload Material Maintenance Cost (MMC) Operations & Support (O&S) Direct maintenance
CH-53K

The Integrated Support System interface cockpit 35 CH-53E

and range cost efficiencies

Payload, thousands of pounds

30
with OOMA provides robust data col- Rockwell Collins Avionics PL=27,870 lb
Three GE38-1B engines and 23% The application of the latest
25
lection and analytic capabilities aimed Management System (AMS) 27,000 lb (Thres, KPP)
new dynamic system enables technologies allows for a
incorporates fully integrated
20
the CH-53K helicopter to meet 46% decrease in the material
at ensuring operational readiness/avail- 15
flight and navigation displays all USMC heavy lift replacement maintenance cost as well
ability by optimizing the maintenance 10
to reduce crew workloads PL=6,872 lb mission requirements including as direct maintenance cost,
and supply chain philosophies to reduce in the demanding tactical
5
110 nm ROA
the critical Operational Maneuver leading to a lower total price
Life Cycle Costs (LCC). environment.
0
0 50 100 150 200 From The Sea (OMFTS) mission. of ownership.
Radius, nautical miles
CH-53E CH-53K CH-53E CH-53K
Outstanding effectiveness. Unmatched lifting capability.

The CH-53K helicopter provides Joint Task Force and MAGTF Commanders with a vertical heavy lift capability to project,
sustain and reconstitute combat forces. The CH-53K helicopter operates at distances, airspeeds, and gross weights
sufficient to support Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare (EMW), Operational Maneuver From the Sea (OMFTS) and
Seabasing concepts.
The aircraft affordably optimizes performance, survivability, maintainability and supportability in a “best value” solution
to provide an effective heavy lift assault support platform for Joint Force Commanders.

We pioneer flight solutions

that bring people home
everywhere...every time ™

The CH-53K helicopter is capable of rapidly The CH-53K helicopter is capable of carrying an The CH-53K helicopter features superior high-hot
embarking aboard and operating from Amphibious external load of 36,000 lb (16,363 kg). performance and unsurpassed payload capability.
Assault Aviation Ships (LHA/LHD/LHR), Air Capable
Ships and CV/CVN Vessels.

Cruise at V br 110 nm,

500 ft AGL (152.4 m)
30 min Loiter
at LZ, V be
5 min HOGE at LZ,
Land back drop load
on ship Climb to
3000 ft (914.4 m)

2 min HOGE Lift

27,000 lb (12,247 kg) Cruise at V br 110 nm,
W/U takeoff external load
from ship 500 ft AGL (152.4 m)

110 nm

The CH-53K helicopter supports OMFTS missions with the seamless maneuver of MAGTF assault forces and equipment from a ship directly to an inland objective
without operational pause. CH-53K helicopter has the capability of an over-the-horizon shipboard launch, at night, in low visibility or adverse weather required in
6900 Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut 06615 USA
+1 (800) WINGED-S (946-4337) or +1 (203) 386-4282
Sikorsky CH-53K Helicopter
the typical OMFTS scenario shown above.
www.sikorsky.com A heavy lift capability above all others
M-037  3199 1M  August 2010
Outstanding effectiveness. Unmatched lifting capability.

The CH-53K helicopter provides Joint Task Force and MAGTF Commanders with a vertical heavy lift capability to project,
sustain and reconstitute combat forces. The CH-53K helicopter operates at distances, airspeeds, and gross weights
sufficient to support Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare (EMW), Operational Maneuver From the Sea (OMFTS) and
Seabasing concepts.
The aircraft affordably optimizes performance, survivability, maintainability and supportability in a “best value” solution
to provide an effective heavy lift assault support platform for Joint Force Commanders.

We pioneer flight solutions

that bring people home
everywhere...every time ™

The CH-53K helicopter is capable of rapidly The CH-53K helicopter is capable of carrying an The CH-53K helicopter features superior high-hot
embarking aboard and operating from Amphibious external load of 36,000 lb (16,363 kg). performance and unsurpassed payload capability.
Assault Aviation Ships (LHA/LHD/LHR), Air Capable
Ships and CV/CVN Vessels.

Cruise at V br 110 nm,

500 ft AGL (152.4 m)
30 min Loiter
at LZ, V be
5 min HOGE at LZ,
Land back drop load
on ship Climb to
3000 ft (914.4 m)

2 min HOGE Lift

27,000 lb (12,247 kg) Cruise at V br 110 nm,
W/U takeoff external load
from ship 500 ft AGL (152.4 m)

110 nm

The CH-53K helicopter supports OMFTS missions with the seamless maneuver of MAGTF assault forces and equipment from a ship directly to an inland objective
without operational pause. CH-53K helicopter has the capability of an over-the-horizon shipboard launch, at night, in low visibility or adverse weather required in
6900 Main Street, Stratford, Connecticut 06615 USA
+1 (800) WINGED-S (946-4337) or +1 (203) 386-4282
Sikorsky CH-53K Helicopter
the typical OMFTS scenario shown above.
www.sikorsky.com A heavy lift capability above all others
M-037  3199 1M  August 2010