Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter successfully lifted (and set down) a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) during a demonstration. Using the single point hook, the helicopter hovered up to 100 feet for approximately 10 minutes while carrying the 18,870-pound vehicle.
Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion lifting a JLTV (Picture source: NAVAIR) |