Comparison of Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion and Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon [S]ave
| Attribute |  Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion × |  Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Helicopter | Sikorsky Helicopter |
| Model | Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion | Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2015 | 1986 |
| Type | Military Helicopters | Military Helicopters |
| Icao | CH53 | H53E |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 3x 3 × General Electric GE38-1B turboshaft | 3x 3 × General Electric T64-GE-416 Turboshafts |
| Power, hp (hp) | 7,500 | 5,000 |
| Avionics | - | Rockwell Collins Avionics, Northrop Grumman (Teledyne Ryan) AN/APN-217 Doppler radar. |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 315 | 278 |
| Travel range (km) | 841 | 2,074 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.205 | 0.22 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4,877 | 5,640 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 39,916 | 33,340 |
| Max payload (kg) | 16,329 | 14,515 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 9,085 | 8,619 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 3 | 38 |
| Cabin height (m) | 2 | 1.98 |
| Cabin width (m) | 2.7 | 2.29 |
| Cabin length (m) | 9.1 | 9.14 |
| Exterior length (m) | 30.2 | 30.2 |
| Tail height (m) | 8.66 | 5.32 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 3 | 2.69 |
| Wing span (m) | 24 | 24 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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