Sikorsky contracted for 9 more CH-53K’s

Sikorsky will build nine more CH-53K heavy lift helicopters under a new contract for the US Navy. This production award also includes an agreement for the next production contract at an even lower unit price which will decrease further if additional quantity options are exercised, resulting in significant savings for the US government and taxpayers. The nine helicopters are part of a 200 aircraft Programme of Record for the US Marine Corps for a total of 33 production aircraft under contract with 3 of the 33 already delivered to the US Marine Corps. Sikorsky will begin deliveries of the nine additional aircraft in 2024.