1970


VFW CH-53G

Derived from Sikorsky S-65 H-53






VFW CH-53G

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

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 #beluga
German CH-53G Maintenance by Rheinmetall

German 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 #CH53G
NH90 Replaced CH-53 in Afghanistan

NH90 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 #Afghanistan
Elbit to Upgrade German CH-53 Self Protection Systems

Elbit 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 #SelfProtection
Esterline Avionics for Luftwaffe CH-53GS/GE

Esterline 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/GE
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  Derivatives & Versions of CH-53G


ModelYearHistory
EC CH-53G

1999
1999 Eurocopter Germany took over the task of upgrading Heeresflieger CH-53s



  List of Operators of CH-53G


Years Model Org
1971/12 germany Heeresflieger
2010-    germany Luftwaffe



  Global Distribution of CH-53G



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