The Israeli Ministry of Protection Mission to the U.S. signed an settlement (LOA) with the US authorities for the acquisition of 12 Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift cargo helicopters. The Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion is a heavy-lift cargo helicopter at present being produced by Sikorsky Plane for the USA Marine Corps (USMC). The Authorities of Israel – Ministry of Protection – Mission to the U.S. is the Israeli Ministry of Protection (MOD) buying workplace positioned in New York Metropolis. The Mission was established to realize the procurement targets set by the Authorities of Israel – Ministry of Protection per the rules of the U.S. Authorities.
The U.S. State Division has authorised a attainable International Army Sale (FMS) of 18 examples of the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter to the Authorities of Israel. The full estimated value is $3.4 billion. The proposed sale of this tools and assist is not going to alter the essential navy stability within the area. The prime contractors will likely be Lockheed Martin World, Inc., Shelton, Connecticut; and Normal Electrical Firm, Lynn, Massachusetts. The U.S. is dedicated to the safety of Israel, and it’s important to U.S. nationwide pursuits to help Israel to develop and keep a powerful and prepared self-defense functionality.
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The Authorities of Israel has requested to purchase as much as eighteen (18) CH-53K Heavy Carry Helicopters; as much as sixty (60) T408-GE-400 Engines (54 put in, 6 spares); and as much as thirty-six (36) Embedded World Positioning System/Inertial Navigation Methods (EGI) with Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM). Additionally included is communication tools; GAU-21 .50 caliber Machine Weapons; Mission Planning System; amenities research, spare components; take a look at tools; publications documentation; upkeep coaching; U.S. Authorities and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics assist providers.
The Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion is a heavy-lift cargo helicopter at present being produced by Sikorsky Plane for the USA Marine Corps (USMC). The design options three 7,500 shp (5,590 kW) engines, new composite rotor blades, and a wider plane cabin than earlier CH-53 variants. It will likely be the biggest and heaviest helicopter within the U.S. navy. The USMC plans to obtain 200 helicopters at a complete value of $25 billion. Floor Check Car (GTV) testing began in April 2014; flight testing started with the maiden flight on 27 October 2015. In Might 2018, the primary CH-53K was delivered to the Marine Corps.
The procurement of those platforms is a part of a wider MOD program to strengthen the capabilities of the IDF and preparedness to face present and creating threats.
— Ministry of Protection (@Israel_MOD) December 31, 2021
