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The CH-53K has three times the carrying power of its predecessor and made its international debut at the Berlin Air Show in 2018.
The agreement includes 12 U.S. Marine Corps Lot 7 aircraft, 15 U.S. Marine Corps Lot 8 aircraft, and eight aircraft for Israel.
“This contract award for 35 CH-53K helicopters stabilizes Sikorsky’s nationwide supply base, creates additional production efficiencies,” said Sikorsky’s president Paul Lemmo.
Sikorsky said it will begin delivery of these aircraft in 2026.
