Originally Posted by
melmothtw
.......so unless you have a dedicated point-to-point outsized heavy-lift mission (such as the USMC does), it is hard to see the point of the CH-53K.
Or if you want to operate from ship....that is a also a key difference. The 47 is unwieldy for normal shipboard operations. Agree for most land based forces the 47 is well suited and cheaper.