According to information released by the Naval Air Systems Command website on June 24, 2020, the U.S. Navy CH-53K King Stallion completed a two-week period of sea trials in the Atlantic earlier this month. This was the first opportunity to see the aircraft working in a modern naval environment. Testing took place on the USS Wasp LHD-1, a landing helicopter dock (LHD) amphibious assault ship operated by the U.S. Navy. Read full Naval News at this link ...
The U.S. Navy CH-53K King Stallion prepares to take off from the deck of the USS Wasp (LHD) at sea during its first sea trials. (Picture source U.S. Navy) |