Sikorsky MH-53

"MH-53" redirects here. For the MH-53E Sea Dragon minesweeper variant, see Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion.
HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giant"
MH-53 Pave Low
A MH-53 Pave Low from the 20th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida
General information
TypeHeavy-lift helicopter
ManufacturerSikorsky Aircraft
StatusRetired[1]
Primary userUnited States Air Force
Number built72[2]
History
Manufactured1967–1970
Introduction date1968
First flight15 March 1967
Retired30 September 2008
Developed fromSikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion

The Sikorsky MH-53 Pave Low series is a retired long-range special operations and combat search and rescue (CSAR) helicopter for the United States Air Force. The series was upgraded from the HH-53B/C, variants of the Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion. The HH-53 "Super Jolly Green Giant" was initially developed to replace the HH-3E "Jolly Green Giant". The U.S. Air Force's MH-53J/M fleet was retired in September 2008.[1]

  1. ^ a b "MH-53s fly final combat missions". US Air Force, 1 October 2008.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference ivory was invoked but never defined (see the help page).