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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the heavy lift helicopters category.
01 / Overview
Sikorsky JCH-53E Super Stallion
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1978–1989
Quantity
177
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
HEAVY LIFT HELICOPTERS · COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the heavy lift helicopters category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Flight1974
- Service Entry Year1980
- Crew4
- Passengers37
- Primary RoleHeavy-lift cargo helicopter
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant7MOD.7
- Engine Typeturboshaft
- Number of Engines3
- Engine Power (each)13,140 kW
- Rotor ConfigurationMain rotor with seven blades
- Main Rotor Diameter22.4 m
- Main Rotor Blades7
- Anti-Torque TypeTail rotor
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Top Speed272 km/h
- Cruise Speed233 km/h
- Service Ceiling4,500 m
- Range700 km
◇Dimensions & Weights1MOD.1
- Max Takeoff Weight32,200 kg
◆Armament & Mission3MOD.3
- Weapons Payload16,000 kg
- Sling Load Capacity16,000 kg
- Rescue HoistYes
▤Survivability3MOD.3
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Total Built177
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1978Production started
- 1981Entered service
- 1989Production ended
48
years in service
11
years in production
177
units produced
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Sikorsky JCH-53E Super Stallion // SIBLING VARIANTS
06 / MASS Score
HEAVY LIFT HELICOPTERS RANKING Heavy Lift Helicopters · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within theHeavy Lift Helicopterscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Chaff/Flare: Countermeasures deployed by attack helicopters to disrupt radar- or heat-seeking missiles by creating false targets or decoys.
Electronic receiver system that detects and identifies radar signals, alerting aircraft to potential threats for defensive countermeasures.
A mechanical device used to lift personnel or cargo via a cable, typically mounted on helicopters for rescue or recovery operations.
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