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Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low
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Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low

Multi-role helicopter series by the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

72Units built

Overview

The Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low series is a retired long-range special operations and combat search and rescue (CSAR) helicopter for the United States Air Force. The series was upgraded from the HH-53B/C, variants of the Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion. The HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giant" was initially developed to replace the HH-3E "Jolly Green Giant". The U.S. Air Force's MH-53J/M fleet was retired in September 2008.

Specifications

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: Airman Magazine, MSgt Dave Nolan / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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