Read the rumors on the forum that Igor’s company will be doing a new models of the CH-53. If so, does anyone have a picture of it. Have a friend at work that would like to see it. See used to build them.
I haven’t seen/heard of a new -53, but I’d sure like to! Anybody out there that can shed some light on this? A 1/48 -53 would look great next to my Phrog…
The only thing that I am aware of is discussion of a life extension program. I have read that they want to increase the payload to nearly 90,000 lbs (nearly double?). This could become a “new” model like the re-maned Hawks becoming Mikes. I haven’t seen anything in a while, except for discussion of the need and some pretty open ended goals.
Mac
CH-53X will be newly built CH-53Es with upgraded components adn avionics. Externally will look like an E model, but will be all new internally. Here is more info on them.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/ch-53x.htm
http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/p&r/concepts/2004/PDF/CP%2004%20Chap%204%20pdfs/CP04%20CHAP%204%20Aviation%20Combat%20Element%20-%20pp175_CH-53X%20PROGRAM.pdf
Thanks Gino