Editor’s Note: This story first appeared on AVweb.com.
The U.S. Navy has ordered 35 additional CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters from Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky.
Sikorsky Lands $2.7 Billion U.S. Navy Contract
The contract includes 27 aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps and eight for the Israeli Air Force.
Key Takeaways:
- The U.S. Navy has awarded Sikorsky a contract valued at approximately $2.7 billion for 35 additional CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters.
- The order includes 27 aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps and eight for the Israeli Air Force, with deliveries expected to begin in 2026.
- This contract stabilizes Sikorsky's supply chain and supports the ongoing full-rate production of the CH-53K, a heavy-lift helicopter known for its ability to carry substantial external loads, with the Navy planning to acquire up to 200 units.
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