Wichita, Kansas - Spirit AeroSystems celebrated delivery of the final System Demonstration Test Article (SDTA) CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter fuselage.

Spirit is responsible for building the composite cockpit and cabin and delivery of the entire fuselage to Sikorsky helicopter.

The US Marine Corps has 200 CH-53K aircraft on order and intends to stand up eight active duty squadrons, one training squadron and one reserve squadron to support operational requirements.

Spirit employs about 15,000 people worldwide designing and building complex aerostructures for the world's most recognizable airplanes.