Lockheed Martin, April 12, 2018 - HOLZDORF - Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, and the U.S. Marine Corps' CH-53K heavy lift helicopter reached another historic first.
The CH-53K, which recently arrived in Germany, flew its first flight on foreign soil at Holzdorf Air Base, a military airfield operated by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
The aircraft executed a flawless flight around the air base, as the Sikorsky team continues preparation for the King Stallion's public international debut at the ILA Berlin Air Show, April 25 - 29.
The helicopter will remain at the Holzdorf Air Base until the start of the airshow where the CH-53K will showcase its capabilities, maneuverability and advanced fly-by-wire technology during demonstration flights.
The CH-53K is a candidate for the German Heavy Lift Helicopter Competition launched to replace Luftwaffe CH-53G helicopters.
The CH-53K, which recently arrived in Germany, flew its first flight on foreign soil at Holzdorf Air Base, a military airfield operated by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe)
The aircraft executed a flawless flight around the air base, as the Sikorsky team continues preparation for the King Stallion's public international debut at the ILA Berlin Air Show, April 25 - 29.
The helicopter will remain at the Holzdorf Air Base until the start of the airshow where the CH-53K will showcase its capabilities, maneuverability and advanced fly-by-wire technology during demonstration flights.
The CH-53K is a candidate for the German Heavy Lift Helicopter Competition launched to replace Luftwaffe CH-53G helicopters.
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