4. Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion – USA
Producer: Sikorsky Aviation
Main Users: German Air Force, Israeli Air Force, Mexican Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and Air Force
Price: $138 million per unit
Sikorsky Aircraft designs and builds the Sikorsky S-65, sometimes referred to as the CH-53 Sea Stallion, which is a heavy-lift transport aircraft. Originally created for the US Air Force and Marine Corps, it is currently in use by Israelis, Germans, and Mexicans.
The Sikorsky CH-53 American Sea Stallion, ©Wikimedia.org/Raul Gonzalez
Due to its frequent green paint job during the Vietnam War, the S-65 earned the moniker “Super Jolly Green Giant.” The Super Stallion, an enhanced Sea Stallion variant, is closely related to the S-65. It is essential for heavy-lift missions since it has a more potent engine and can lift greater weight.
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