CH-53K King Stallion Model
Fly with the CH-53K King Stallion in this handcrafted wood model. Each piece is carved from wood and handpainted to provide a piece you’ll love.
- Length – 16 inches
- Made from Mahogany
- US Veteran-Owned Business
- The product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger.
The CH-53K is a heavy-lift cargo helicopter designed and produced by Sikorsky Aircraft. The King Stallion is an evolution of the long running CH-53 series of helicopters which have been in continuous service since 1966, and features three uprated 7,500 shp (5,590 kW) engines, new composite rotor blades, and a wider aircraft cabin than its predecessors. It is the largest and heaviest helicopter in the U.S. military.
The United States Marine Corps plans to receive 200 helicopters at a total cost of $25 billion. Ground Test Vehicle (GTV) testing started in April 2014; flight testing began with the maiden flight on 27 October 2015. In May 2018, the first CH-53K was delivered to the Marine Corps. On 22 April 2022, it was declared to have passed initial operational capability.[2] Israel has also reportedly ordered the type; other potential export customers include Japan and Germany.