GE makes engines for King Stallion Lot Five production - Defence Helicopter
Three turboshaft engines equip the CH-53K, giving the heavy-lift helicopter the power to carry a 12,000kg external load. GE Aviation is to produce 21 T408-GE-400 turboshaft engines and associated services in support of CH-53K King Stallion Lot Five low rate initial production aircraft, the US DoD announced on 13 January. Work on the $101.47 million contract modification from Naval Sea Systems Command will be completed by December 2024. Three 7,500shp-class T408-GE-400 engines equip the CH-53K, giving the heavy-lift helicopter the power to carry a 12,000kg external load over a mission radius...
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