Rotorcraft
U.S. Navy Awards Contract For First Production CH-53Ks
Plans call for Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky to deliver the first two production helicopters to the U.S. Marine Corps in 2020.
Sikorsky is already building six developmental models of the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-life helicopter. (Photo: Navair)
Sikorsky is already building six developmental models of the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-life helicopter. (Photo: Navair)

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (Navair) awarded Lockheed Martin a $304 million contract modification for the first production lot of two CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters. Plans call for subsidiary Sikorsky Aircraft to deliver the first two production helicopters to the Marine Corps in 2020.


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