The US Air Force obtained 20 CH-53C machines for general transport work, Missile Site support, and aerial drone recovery. The CH-53C was apparently very similar to the HH-53C, even retaining the rescue hoist, the most visible difference being that the CH-53C did not have an inflight refueling probe. Most survivors from 1983 onward were converted to special operations [Pave Low] configuration. 
List of Operators of CH-53C |
| Years | Model | Org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968/08 | S-65 H-53 |  US Air Force |
Global Distribution of CH-53C |
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Construction Numbers |
| C/N | Year | History | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65-251 w/o 1971 | 68-10922 | ||
| 65-252 | 68-10923 | ||
| 65-253 | 68-10924 | ||
| 65-254 w/o 1975 | 68-10925 | ||
| 65-255 w/o 1975 | 68-10926 | ||
| 65-256 w/o 1976 | 68-10927 | ||
| 65-257 | 68-10928 | ||
| 65-258 w/o 1971 | 68-10929 | ||
| 65-259 | 68-10930 | ||
| 65-260 w/o 1971 | 68-10931 | ||
| 65-261 w/o 1995 | 68-10932 | ||
| 65-262 w/o 1975 | 68-10933 | ||
| 65-335 w/o 2003 | 70-1625 | ||
| 65-336 | 70-1626 | ||
| 65-337 w/o 1975 | 70-1627 | ||
| 65-338 w/o 1975 | 70-1628 | ||
| 65-339 | 70-1629 | ||
| 65-340 | 70-1630 | ||
| 65-341 | 70-1631 | ||
| 65-342 w/o 1975 | 70-1632 |
