Evolution of CH-53 Heavy Lift

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Abstract:

This paper will examine the Marine Corps' lone remaining legacy assault support helicopter, its history, its replacement, its current difficulties, potential solutions to off-set the impacts of decreased readiness, and the importance of heavy lift to Marine Corps and joint operations. The importance of studying the history and evolution of the CH-53 and Marine Corps heavy lift provides beneficial insight into future aspirations and capabilities. Until the CH-53K achieves full operational capability, the legacy CH-53E must be sustained to ensure its availability to safely meet the Marine Corps and the joint forces current and future heavy lift requirements.

Author(s):
Quigley, Matthew W.
Author Organization(s):
MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA
Funding Organization(s):
MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA, QUANTICO , VA
Document Type:
Technical Report/Master's Thesis
Publication Date:
2017 Apr 25
Pagination:
40

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
short takeoff aircraft, department of defense, aircrafts, lessons learned, marine corps, training, united states, acquisition, naval operations, helicopters, tactical aircraft, aviation safety, maintenance, deployment, electronic mail, navy
Keyword(s):
ch-53e, ch-53k, heavy lift
Subject Categories:
Aviation Technology; Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2022 Aug 09
Update Date:
2022 Aug 24