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1970

VFW CH-53GDerived from Sikorsky S-65 H-53
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  • VFW CH-53G Sikorsky provided two CH-53G to West German Heeeresgeflieger and a further 20 knock-down kits to VFW-Fokker for license production with VFW c/ns. VFW-Fokker then went on to build 90 on their own. Since the introduction of the CH-53 in the early 70s several upgrades have been performed. The most significant of these upgrades was the conversion of 20 CH-53G-models into CH-53GS. The CH-53GS is a Combat Search and Rescue variant (CSAR) of the aircraft. A total of 20 CH-53s received this modification, which includes adding external fuel tanks, Night Vision-capabilities and a package for self-defence.

    CH-53G News

    CH-53 Heavy Helicopter into Airbus Beluga Cargo Plane

    CH-53 Heavy Helicopter into Airbus Beluga Cargo Plane

    26-Sep-22 - A German Luftwaffe CH-53 heavy helicopter was successfully loaded into the A300-600ST Beluga cargo plane during tests performed at Airbus’ Manching site #beluga German CH-53G Maintenance by Rheinmetall

    German CH-53G Maintenance by Rheinmetall

    11-May-21 - Rheinmetall Aviation Services takes over maintenance of first two German Air Force (Luftwaffe) CH-53G transport helicopters at Diepholz Air Base #CH53G NH90 Replaced CH-53 in Afghanistan

    NH90 Replaced CH-53 in Afghanistan

    24-Dec-20 - Germany replaced their CH-53 helicopters deployed in Afghanistan with NH90. Bundeswehr heavy lift helicopters were first deployed 8 years ago #Afghanistan Elbit to Upgrade German CH-53 Self Protection Systems

    Elbit to Upgrade German CH-53 Self Protection Systems

    11-Feb-20 - Israeli Elbit to provide Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) and Electronic Warfare Controller (EWC) to upgrade self-protection systems for German CH‑53GS/GE helicopters #SelfProtection Esterline Avionics for Luftwaffe CH-53GS/GE

    Esterline Avionics for Luftwaffe CH-53GS/GE

    19-Jun-17 - Esterline to supply Airbus its CMC Electronics brand Integrated Helicopter Solution for the upgrade of the German Air Force’s CH-53GS/GE