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The Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion has been the main heavylift
helicopter of the USMC since its first flight in 1964.
Rotor diameter:         72 ft 3 in (22,02 m)
Lenght(rotor turning):  88 ft 3 in (26,9 m)
Height:                 24 ft 11in (7,6 m)
Cruisingspeed:          172 mph (277 km/h)
Empty weight:           23,485 lbs (10,653 kg)
Max weight:             42,000 lbs (19,050 kg)
Powerplant:             two General Electric T64-GE-16
Thrust:                 3,435 shp (2562 kW) each