Sikorsky provided two CH-53G to West German Heeeresgeflieger and a further 20 knock-down kits to VFW-Fokker for license production with VFW c/ns. VFW-Fokker then went on to build 90 on their own. Since the introduction of the CH-53 in the early 70s several upgrades have been performed. The most significant of these upgrades was the conversion of 20 CH-53G-models into CH-53GS. The CH-53GS is a Combat Search and Rescue variant (CSAR) of the aircraft. A total of 20 CH-53s received this modification, which includes adding external fuel tanks, Night Vision-capabilities and a package for self-defence.
CH-53G News |
CH-53 Heavy Helicopter into Airbus Beluga Cargo Plane
26-Sep-22 - A German Luftwaffe CH-53 heavy helicopter was successfully loaded into the A300-600ST Beluga cargo plane during tests performed at Airbus’ Manching site #belugaGerman CH-53G Maintenance by Rheinmetall
11-May-21 - Rheinmetall Aviation Services takes over maintenance of first two German Air Force (Luftwaffe) CH-53G transport helicopters at Diepholz Air Base #CH53GNH90 Replaced CH-53 in Afghanistan
24-Dec-20 - Germany replaced their CH-53 helicopters deployed in Afghanistan with NH90. Bundeswehr heavy lift helicopters were first deployed 18 years ago #AfghanistanElbit to Upgrade German CH-53 Self Protection Systems
11-Feb-20 - Israeli Elbit to provide Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and Electronic Warfare Controller (EWC) to upgrade self-protection systems for German CH‑53GS/GE helicopters #SelfProtectionEsterline Avionics for Luftwaffe CH-53GS/GE
19-Jun-17 - Esterline to supply Airbus its CMC Electronics brand Integrated Helicopter Solution for the upgrade of the German Air Force’s CH-53GS/GEMore News ... | |
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Derivatives & Versions of CH-53G |
Model | Year | History |
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EC CH-53G 1999 | 1999 | Eurocopter Germany took over the task of upgrading Heeresflieger CH-53s |
List of Operators of CH-53G |
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1971/12 | Heeresflieger | ||
2010- | Luftwaffe |
Global Distribution of CH-53G |
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