The Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion has been the US Marines heavy lift helicopter with a seven-bladed main rotor, capable of aerial refueling and conducting many missions such as amphibious assault, cargo transport, combat search & rescue, minesweeping and logistical support. With a fundamental capability of 8,000 pounds (3,600 kg) of internal payload or a maximum amount of 13,000 pounds (5,900 kg) on the sling underneath the belly, the CH-53E is the heavy lift transport of choice for the US Marine Corps.
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Introduced into service in 2007 by launch customer Singapore Airlines, the Airbus a380 was set to be the plane of the future, offering unparalleled passenger comfort and providing airlines with game-changing capacity.But only around 250 Airbus A380s ever rolled off the manufacturer’s assembly lines, and even fewer remain in service today, with production halted in 2021. Why didn’t any US carriers order the type?