Aeronaves y UAV

CH-53K King Stallion

Also known as
  • CH-53K
  • King Stallion
  • CH-53K Pereh
  • Pereh

El Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion es el nuevo helicóptero de transporte pesado de construcción nueva del U.S. Marine Corps para reemplazar al CH-53E Super Stallion. Construido por Sikorsky como una compañía de Lockheed Martin, alcanzó la capacidad operativa inicial del Marine Corps en abril de 2022, entró en producción a plena cadencia en diciembre de 2022 y se está incorporando para apoyo de asalto buque-costa, movimiento de equipo pesado, operaciones en entornos visuales degradados y logística marítima distribuida.

CH-53K King Stallion, Helicóptero de transporte pesado, Aeronaves y UAV
Image source: CH-53K King Stallion prepares to land at Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation on 8 March 2016 (160308-M-SA716-090).jpg

Role in Conflicts

2015 Various Conflicts
Side
Unconfirmed conflict context

Las fuentes públicas revisadas para esta entrada documentan pruebas, entrada en servicio, ejercicios, trabajos de alistamiento y despliegues planificados del CH-53K, pero no empleo confirmado en conflictos armados.

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin
Estados Unidos
Type
Helicóptero de transporte pesado
Service note
Década de 2010-presente
Produced
2017-presente; producción a plena cadencia desde diciembre de 2022
Developed from
CH-53E Super Stallion

Specifications

Tripulación
Dos pilotos y 1-3 tripulantes, según la misión
Motores
Tres motores turboeje T408-GE-400 con potencia nominal de 7.332 shp cada uno
Izado externo
Capacidad máxima de izado externo de 36.000 lb (16.329 kg)
Radio de misión
27.000 lb (12.247 kg) a 110 millas náuticas (203 km) en condiciones navales de alta temperatura y altitud
Dimensiones
Longitud 99 ft 0,5 in; altura 28 ft 4 in; peso bruto máximo 88.000 lb con carga externa
Características de carga
Cabina más ancha para cargas internas de clase HMMWV y hasta tres cargas externas independientes
Controles de vuelo
Controles de vuelo fly-by-wire con cabina digital CAAS y modos para entornos visuales degradados
Programa registrado
Objetivo del U.S. Marine Corps de 200 aeronaves CH-53K
Export And Fielding Context

El U.S. Marine Corps sigue siendo el operador de lanzamiento del CH-53K, mientras que Israel seleccionó el modelo como su próximo helicóptero de transporte pesado mediante una vía de Foreign Military Sales de Estados Unidos. Las aeronaves israelíes se asocian habitualmente con el nombre Pereh en la cobertura pública de adquisiciones.

Entrada en servicio en EE. UU.

Lockheed Martin informó de 20 aeronaves entregadas para septiembre de 2025, con un escuadrón de flota ya en transición y aeronaves adicionales en producción o montaje.

Pedido de Israel

NAVAIR dijo que Israel firmó una carta de oferta y aceptación por 12 helicópteros CH-53K, con entregas iniciales previstas en 2026 según el calendario de la fuente.

Vehículos y aeronaves transportados

Fuentes oficiales de pruebas y entrenamiento documentan el CH-53K moviendo cargas de vehículos y aeronaves como parte de su conjunto de misiones de transporte pesado.

Carried itemItem typeCarriage evidence
HMMWV, Light tactical wheeled vehicle, Armored VehiclesHMMWVVehículo utilitario ligero

Lockheed Martin y NAVAIR describen la cabina más ancha del CH-53K como capaz de transportar internamente un vehículo de clase HMMWV.

Sources: CH-53K King Stallion Flight Testing Begins Transition to Patuxent River Naval Air Station

Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), 4x4 light tactical vehicle family, Armored VehiclesJoint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)Vehículo táctico ligero conjunto

NAVAIR informó que un CH-53K levantó y depositó un JLTV de 18.870 libras durante una demostración de enero de 2018.

Sources: CH-53K demonstrates vehicle lift - NAVAIR

Fennek Reconnaissance Vehicle, Armored reconnaissance vehicle, Armored VehiclesFennek Reconnaissance VehicleVehículo de reconocimiento

Lockheed Martin incluyó el vehículo blindado europeo Fennek entre los ejemplos de carga interna permitidos por la cabina del CH-53K.

Sources: CH-53K King Stallion Flight Testing Begins Transition to Patuxent River Naval Air Station

M777, 155 mm towed howitzer, ArtilleryM777Obús remolcado de 155 mm

Un pie de foto de DVIDS dice que un CH-53K King Stallion transportó un obús remolcado M777 de 155 mm durante Exercise Northern Strike 24.

Sources: U.S. Marines with HMH-461 conduct M777 towed 155 mm howitzer transport during Exercise Northern Strike 24

F-35C Lightning II, Carrier-based stealth multirole fighter, Aircraft & UAVsF-35C Lightning IICélula de caza variante embarcada

NAVAIR documentó una izada de certificación de carga externa del CH-53K con una célula de pruebas F-35C aligerada y no apta para vuelo en NAS Patuxent River.

Sources: CH-53K lifts F-35C in external load test - NAVAIR

F-35B Lightning II, STOVL stealth multirole fighter, Aircraft & UAVsF-35B Lightning IICélula de caza STOVL

NAVAIR informó que HMH-461 transportó la célula inoperativa BF-1 F-35B a MCAS Beaufort para uso como exhibición estática en agosto de 2025.

Sources: CH-53K transports F-35 airframe - NAVAIR

Límite de carga útil

Estas entradas documentan cargas de prueba, certificación y ejercicio, no empleo en conflictos armados.

Sources: CH-53K lifts F-35C in external load test - NAVAIR, CH-53K approved for full rate production - NAVAIR

Apoyo de reabastecimiento aéreo

El CH-53K está diseñado para logística de apoyo de asalto de largo alcance del Marine Corps y ha demostrado reabastecimiento con sonda y cesta con aviones cisterna de los Marines.

Compatible itemItem typeCompatibility evidence
KC-130J Hercules, Marine Corps tanker-transport aircraft with former Harvest HAWK armed mission kit, Aircraft & UAVsKC-130J HerculesAvión cisterna de transporte

NAVAIR informó sobre pruebas de estela y reabastecimiento aéreo del CH-53K detrás de un KC-130J sobre la bahía de Chesapeake.

Sources: CH-53K demonstrates successful air refueling tests - NAVAIR

Timeline

CH-53K King Stallion Key Events

  1. Primer vuelo

    El CH-53K King Stallion realizó su primer vuelo en el centro de pruebas de Sikorsky en West Palm Beach.

    Sources: CH-53K King Stallion: 10 Years since First Flight - NAVAIR

  2. Aprobada la producción inicial de baja cadencia

    El programa CH-53K superó Milestone C y pasó a la producción inicial de baja cadencia.

    Sources: CH-53K King Stallion Flight Testing Begins Transition to Patuxent River Naval Air Station

  3. Primeras pruebas en el mar

    El helicóptero completó dos semanas de pruebas en el mar a bordo del USS Wasp, incluidas pruebas de lanzamiento y recuperación, plegado de palas y compatibilidad embarcada.

    Sources: CH-53K King Stallion completes first sea trials | NAVAIR

  4. Primer vuelo de escuadrón operativo

    Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 realizó el primer vuelo de escuadrón operativo con el CH-53K en Marine Corps Air Station New River.

    Sources: CH-53K King Stallion's first operational squadron flight - Marines.mil

  5. Capacidad operativa inicial

    El Marine Corps anunció la capacidad operativa inicial del CH-53K King Stallion.

    Sources: Marine Corps declares IOC for CH-53K King Stallion

  6. Autorizada la producción a plena cadencia

    NAVAIR dijo que el CH-53K entró en producción a plena cadencia y en su fase de despliegue después de la firma del memorando de decisión de adquisición.

    Sources: CH-53K approved for full rate production - NAVAIR

  7. Contrato de adquisición plurianual

    NAVAIR y Lockheed Martin anunciaron un contrato de cinco años con Sikorsky que cubre hasta 99 helicópteros CH-53K.

    Sources: CH-53K Program Enters Multi-Year Procurement Contract with Sikorsky - NAVAIR, Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Receives Five-Year Contract to Build Up to 99 CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopters

Media

CH-53K King Stallion Videos

CH-53K King Stallion Images

CH-53K King Stallion, Helicóptero de transporte pesado, Aeronaves y UAV - view 1
Source: CH-53K King Stallion helicopter at the 2018 Berlin Air Show.jpg
CH-53K King Stallion, Helicóptero de transporte pesado, Aeronaves y UAV - view 2
Source: Lockheed Martin KC-130J of VMGR-252 refuels Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion over Chesapeake Bay on 6 April 2020 (200406-N-ZB537-001).JPG
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Sources

CH-53K King Stallion | NAVAIRPublisher: NAVAIR | Note: Supports CH-53K mission, contractor, dimensions, lift capacity, crew, and program status. | Accessed: 2026-07-04CH-53K King Stallion > United States Navy > Display-FactFilesPublisher: United States Navy | Note: Supports CH-53K background, lift capability, shipboard role, and service description. | Accessed: 2026-07-04CH-53K King Stallion: 10 Years since First Flight - NAVAIRPublisher: NAVAIR | Note: Supports CH-53K first-flight timeline and program maturity context. | Accessed: 2026-07-04CH-53K King Stallion completes first sea trials | NAVAIRPublisher: NAVAIR | Note: Supports CH-53K sea-trials timeline and shipboard compatibility testing. | Accessed: 2026-07-04Marine Corps declares IOC for CH-53K King StallionPublisher: United States Marine Corps | Note: Supports CH-53K initial operational capability and Marine Corps operational context. | Accessed: 2026-07-04CH-53K King Stallion's first operational squadron flight - Marines.milPublisher: United States Marine Corps | Note: Supports CH-53K first operational squadron flight and HMH-461 modernization context. | Accessed: 2026-07-04CH-53K King Stallion prepares to land at Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation on 8 March 2016 (160308-M-SA716-090).jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and public-domain licensing context for the primary CH-53K image. | Accessed: 2026-07-04CH-53K King Stallion completes first sea trials at the deck of the USS Wasp.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and public-domain licensing context for the sea-trials image. | Accessed: 2026-07-04CH-53K King Stallion helicopter at the 2018 Berlin Air Show.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and public-domain licensing context for the Berlin Air Show image. | Accessed: 2026-07-04Lockheed Martin KC-130J of VMGR-252 refuels Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion over Chesapeake Bay on 6 April 2020 (200406-N-ZB537-001).JPGPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and public-domain licensing context for the aerial-refueling image. | Accessed: 2026-07-04CH-53K demonstrates vehicle lift - NAVAIRPublisher: NAVAIR | Note: Supports CH-53K lifting a JLTV during a vehicle-lift demonstration and the 18,870-pound vehicle figure. | Accessed: 2026-07-04U.S. Marines with HMH-461 conduct M777 towed 155 mm howitzer transport during Exercise Northern Strike 24Publisher: DVIDS | Note: Supports CH-53K carriage of an M777 towed 155 mm howitzer during Exercise Northern Strike 24. | Accessed: 2026-07-04CH-53K King Stallion Flight Testing Begins Transition to Patuxent River Naval Air StationPublisher: Lockheed Martin | Note: Supports Milestone C, low-rate initial production, HMMWV/Fennek internal-load examples, wider cabin context, and three independent external loads. | Accessed: 2026-07-04CH-53K lifts F-35C in external load test - NAVAIRPublisher: NAVAIR | Note: Supports CH-53K external-load certification lift of a non-flyable F-35C airframe, 27,000-pound cleared lift status, and 2022 full-rate production/deployment phase context. | Accessed: 2026-07-04CH-53K transports F-35 airframe - NAVAIRPublisher: NAVAIR | Note: Supports CH-53K transport of the inoperable BF-1 F-35B airframe to MCAS Beaufort and TRAP mission context. | Accessed: 2026-07-04CH-53K demonstrates successful air refueling tests - NAVAIRPublisher: NAVAIR | Note: Supports CH-53K aerial-refueling wake testing behind a KC-130J tanker. | Accessed: 2026-07-04CH-53K approved for full rate production - NAVAIRPublisher: NAVAIR | Note: Supports CH-53K full-rate production authorization, deployment-phase entry, and CH-53E transition context. | Accessed: 2026-07-04CH-53K Program Enters Multi-Year Procurement Contract with Sikorsky - NAVAIRPublisher: NAVAIR | Note: Supports the 2025 multi-year procurement contract for up to 99 CH-53K helicopters. | Accessed: 2026-07-04Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Receives Five-Year Contract to Build Up to 99 CH-53K Heavy Lift HelicoptersPublisher: Lockheed Martin | Note: Supports the 2025 contract, delivered/in-production aircraft counts, one transitioned fleet squadron, and 200-aircraft program of record. | Accessed: 2026-07-04Israel to purchase CH-53K King Stallion - NAVAIRPublisher: NAVAIR | Note: Supports Israel's letter of offer and acceptance for 12 CH-53K helicopters and the reported initial-delivery schedule. | Accessed: 2026-07-04