The war with Hamas, despite Israel's technical superiority ... with newer helicopters - a development version of the CH-53, namely the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion type, which was flight tested ...

It is being replaced by the MV-22 Osprey and the heavy lift mission has been taken over by the more capable, three-engine CH-53E Super Stallion. The CH-53D rolled off Sikorsky’s production line ...