Sikorsky H-53

The Sikorsky H-53 is a family of military helicopters built by Sikorsky Aircraft.

H-53 is its United States military designation; the company has several designations for it including S-65, S-80, and S-95.

The helicopter is noted for Naval, Search and Rescue, Minesweeping, Special Operations, and Cargo.

It entered service in the 1960s and has remained so with series of upgraded 2 and 3 engine models over the decades, and is still in production in the 21st century.

Variants include: