The CH-53K King Stallion boasts an external load capacity of up to 27,000 pounds at up to 110 nm while operating at high altitudes and in hot environments. [Courtesy: U.S. Department of Defense/Victoria Falcon]
Key Takeaways:
Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract to deliver new CH-53K King Stallion flight simulators (CFTDs) for U.S. Marine Corps heavy-lift air crews, with options for additional units.
The CH-53K King Stallion significantly upgrades the Marine Corps' heavy-lift capability, having achieved initial operational capability (IOC) with its first deployment planned for fiscal year 2024.
These portable, high-fidelity simulators enable realistic, safe, and cost-effective training for complex missions, reflecting a growing trend in military aviation to utilize advanced tech solutions for pilot instruction.
More U.S. Marine Corps heavy-lift air crews will soon have access to new CH-53K King Stallion flight simulators for training, Lockheed Martin announced.
The company was recently awarded a contract to deliver a containerized flight training device (CFTD) to the U.S. Navy with options for three more, Lockheed said Wednesday. A contract amount was not disclosed.
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