Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion

The CH-53 Sea Stallion is the most common name for the Sikorsky S-65 family of heavy-lift transport helicopters. Originally developed for use by the United States Marine Corps, it is in service with Germany, Iran, Israel, and Mexico. The United States Air Force operated the HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giant" during the late– and post–Vietnam-War era, updating most of them as the MH-53 Pave Low.

The dimensionally-similar CH-53E Super Stallion is a heavier-lifting, improved version designated S-80E by Sikorsky. Its third engine makes it more powerful than the Sea Stallion, which it has replaced in the heavy-lift mission.

Users

 * Austria
 * Austrian Air Force
 * Germany
 * German Army Aviation Corps
 * Luftwaffe
 * Iran
 * Imperial Iranian Navy/Islamic Republic of Iran Navy
 * Israel
 * Israeli Air Force
 * Mexico
 * Mexican Air Force
 * United States
 * United States Air Force - see Sikorsky MH-53
 * United States Marine Corps
 * United States Navy

Related

 * Sikorsky MH-53
 * Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion
 * Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion

Comparable Aircraft

 * Aérospatiale SA321 Super Frelon
 * Boeing CH-47 Chinook
 * Mil Mi-14