Sikorsky completes first Connecticut-built heavy-lift helicopter for US Marine Corps
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Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, celebrated the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter's completion at its Stratford, Connecticut, facility last week.
The King Stallion, which was created using "advanced technologies such as manufacturing simulation and 3D laser inspection technology" is the first all-digitally designed helicopter, according to Sikorsky President Paul Lemmo.
The Marine Corps will utilize the aircraft to transport armored vehicles, equipment and personnel "to support distributed operations deep inland from a sea-based center of operations," according to Sikorsky.
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