Sikorsky MH-53
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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.[1]
"MH-53" redirects here. For the MH-53E Sea Dragon minesweeper variant, see Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion.
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HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giant" MH-53 Pave Low | |
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A MH-53 Pave Low from the 20th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida | |
Role | Heavy-lift helicopter |
Manufacturer | Sikorsky Aircraft |
First flight | 15 March 1967 |
Introduction | 1968 |
Retired | 30 September 2008 |
Status | Retired[1] |
Primary user | United States Air Force |
Produced | 1967ā1970 |
Number built | 72[2] |
Developed from | Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion |
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