Specifications (MH-53J)
Data from USAF MH-53J/M, International Directory, Vectorsite
General characteristics
- Crew: 6 (two pilots, two flight engineers and two aerial gunners)
- Capacity: 37 troops (55 in alternate configuration)
- Length: 88 ft (28 m)
- Rotor diameter: 72 ft (21.9 m)
- Height: 25 ft (7.6 m)
- Empty weight: 32,000 lb (14,515 kg)
- Max. takeoff weight: 46,000 lb (50,000 lb in war time) (21,000 kg)
- Powerplant: 2 × T64-GE-100 turboshaft, 4,330 shp (3,230 kW) each
- Rotor system: 6 blades
Performance
- Maximum speed: 170 knots (196 mph, 315 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 150 kt (173 mph, 278 km/h)
- Range: 600 nmi (1,100 km) can be extended with in-flight refueling
- Service ceiling: 16,000 ft (4,900 m)
Armament
- Any combination of three 7.62 mm M134 Miniguns and/or .50 BMG (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns mounted on left and right sides (immediately behind flight deck) and ramp
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