Thats a badass coloring scheme! Much love, respect and thanks for the service to all US servicemen and women, past or present, from your humble NATO ally - Bulgaria
@@RickLancaster-w2x the concussion of air being beat, makes your chest and heart thump. I've seen guys who were prepared, purple, and yellow shirts.. on the ship USS Bataan, absolutely loose their footing and shit when my favorite AC lifts off.
last training I did with Americans. Was CSAR from Mildenhall Uk. Climbing up a rope ladder into the back of MH53. Daytime. Then at night! quite an experience. the noise fumes and downdraft. Plus the fact there was no safety line. All good fun back in the day. Amazing helicopter. Aircrew and heli pilots has to be the best job in the world. Nice video.
Hey @richarddepledge960, That's some amazing memories of your time with the MH-53. Glad you got to share them with us. It's an amazing helicopter! This helicopter was just retired to the Valiant Air Command museum in Florida. Hope you get to see it there one day. Cheers!
...worked at the Sikorsky facility in WPB For 14 years (1986 - 2000) used to see 53s doing lift tests with huge concrete blocks - after the big layoff of 2002 the built the first Kilo model there prior to tests and acceptance by the USMC
The use to drag some sort of mine sweeping line in the water at NAS Whidbey mostly at night pretty bad ass to see them in action ! Glad their on our side ! Go Navy
This Sea Dragon made the pre-race flyover at the Food City 500 NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway the day before this video. I met the crew in Victory Lane, and the pilot asked for some race decals for his helicopter. I was happy to provide him with two Food City 500 decals, which he placed on the Sea Dragon the next morning. It was a thrill to be there and capture their departure from Tri-Cities Airport. Cheers!
When I was living in Stratford, about a half mile from Sikorsky Airport, the best cheeseburger on Earth, was across the street from Sikorsky on the corner of Access rd. and Main St. For the locals…Lordship Blvd, Long Beach, etc. You know ! 😎
Hi good nigth,,, its time to enyoy with this great video,,, AMAZING HELICOPTER,,, thanks of share your video,,, congrautlations, your friend Oscar de Playa del Carmen Q R México,,, so long,,,
Actual start up is not orchestrated here. Being a AD2 on these, your world is different, its your baby. You sign your life to make make sure these people get back from a mission. MC and QA also trust you as a CDIQAR. This start up was perfect but not the full process. One of these days you might respect the MH53e as a creature that you can tame, but never put a leash on. Its a marvel of engineering.
I live on a large South Texas ranch way out in the brush country. There is a somewhat nearby rancher yet far to my South who comes in by helicopter. Reminds me of the days in La Grange there in Warrenton near Fayetteville when famous heart surgeon DeBakey would fly over us on the way to his ranch. We would all say amongst ourselves, "There goes DeBakey".
Thanks for the great video. I live in Henry County and this Sikorsky flew directly over my house at 2,000 ft (according to Flight Aware) on the way to and from Bristol.
I presented those Food City 500 decals to the crew after the race in victory lane. They were really excited to get them. I was surprised to see them on the Sea Dragon the next morning. They said they had to clean off all the grime on the sponsons in order to apply the decals. Cheers!
i’ve always been a fan of the 53, and would like to buy one when they retire them, and turn it into a flying RV. It would be fully decked out rivalling the interiors of most executive jets. Plus, you can park a small car in the back. Most people really don’t know the size of this thing until they step inside. It is the largest helicopter in the US military inventory.
My first duty station was HM-12 back in 76 when the squadron was the largest in the Navy. It eventually split into three squadrons, HM-12, 14 and 16. I was a plank owner in 16 and we eventually supplied the birds that went into IRAN to attempt to rescue the hostages. Until you actually get close to these machines you have no concept of how big and powerful they are.
That is cool…I read somewhere that newer models have a built in Nitrogen testing system; in which they look for a pressure drop after filling the hollow rotors, is that true?
@T410ce You're talking about the IBIS system. If there is a pressure loss within the spar, a small amount of Strontium 90 is exposed and detected, alerting the pilot of the issue. This has been around since the 70's. Older blades with aluminum or titanium spars use a BIM indicator, if a spar is cracked, the resulting pressure loss changes the color of the BIM to red indicating a problem.
The wings you see on both sides are called “Sponsons”. They are enormous because they are almost entirely used for fuel storage. They can hold about four times the fuel of a typical CH-53 Super Stallion. The MH-53 can hold 2,277 gallons of fuel which gives it extended range. Hope this answers your question. Cheers!
@@AEROWEPHILE I was in HM-12 and 14 from 1976-1979. I was a Plane Captain on the RH-53D. When transporting in the C-5, the drop tanks and the pylons had to be removed to fit them in the C-5. The main reason that the MH-53E has the enlarged sponsons is so they can be loaded faster in the C-5, or the C-17. Two fit in the C-5. Only room for one in the C-17.
Correct. This MH-53E Sea Dragon is being retired to the Florida Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum. Glad I was able to document its visit to the Tri-Cities for the Food City 500 NASCAR pre-race flyover. Cheers!
The Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon is a large, heavy-lift helicopter primarily used by the U.S. Navy for mine countermeasures, heavy transport, and general helicopter missions. Watching a preflight, startup, and takeoff of the MH-53E at Tri-Cities Airport provides a detailed look at the steps involved in preparing such a massive helicopter for flight.
Gotta love these big boys toys! A fine machine!
Thats a badass coloring scheme! Much love, respect and thanks for the service to all US servicemen and women, past or present, from your humble NATO ally - Bulgaria
lol
@@Cradly858what’s so funny
Wow! They should call this one "Blackout".
That’s sick! Imagine if Blackout had this livery instead of the original.
That beautiful sound of a 53
I loved the Words of Sikorsky when he was asked many years ago "How Does a helicopter fly" His answer was, by beating the air into submission!
@@RickLancaster-w2x the concussion of air being beat, makes your chest and heart thump. I've seen guys who were prepared, purple, and yellow shirts.. on the ship USS Bataan, absolutely loose their footing and shit when my favorite AC lifts off.
Great aircraft. I had a lot of fun in the back of the CH-53E, and those pilots were awesome, too.
Magnifique machine 👍 .
Hélicoptère de légende 💪💪
thank you very much from Cork , Ireland...............what a machine !!! and sound
Thanks for checking out my video Michael. That Sea Dragon is a beast. Cheers!
great to see another corkman out and about, always one of us to be found somewhere
Good luck during the war with that much time for preflight.....
last training I did with Americans. Was CSAR from Mildenhall Uk. Climbing up a rope ladder into the back of MH53. Daytime. Then at night! quite an experience. the noise fumes and downdraft. Plus the fact there was no safety line. All good fun back in the day. Amazing helicopter.
Aircrew and heli pilots has to be the best job in the world.
Nice video.
Hey @richarddepledge960, That's some amazing memories of your time with the MH-53. Glad you got to share them with us. It's an amazing helicopter! This helicopter was just retired to the Valiant Air Command museum in Florida. Hope you get to see it there one day. Cheers!
...worked at the Sikorsky facility in WPB For 14 years (1986 - 2000) used to see 53s doing lift tests with huge concrete blocks - after the big layoff of 2002 the built the first Kilo model there prior to tests and acceptance by the USMC
If Darth Vader had his own helicopter, this would be it....
Simple minded.
@@PurpleDreki Its ok we'll still let you comment little guy.
It’s a beast.
👍Really badass flying machine 🚁
Amazing helicopter
Worked under skycranes and chinooks this is a fucking beast
The use to drag some sort of mine sweeping line in the water at NAS Whidbey mostly at night pretty bad ass to see them in action !
Glad their on our side ! Go Navy
I agree. Go Navy! Thanks for sharing your memory of the Sea Dragon. Cheers!
We never towed at night. That was against NATOPS.
Spectacular, a beast and that black color is perfect
WOW! Just WOW!!!
That is one big mother of a helicopter; even the tail rotor is massive
Very nice job done by Helicopter. Thanks. KHB LHR
Everyone loves a Little Giant ladder! Love mine. Makes me smile that this crew uses one, too.
Remember standing in front of these when they came on to take the Marine detachment for training at Gitmo
One heck of a dragon fly boys... lovely to see
Awesome catch, subscribed
Thank you very much! Appreciate you checking out my videos. Cheers!
That bird is Gorgeous!! Wow. Look at that Helo.
Prachtig dat helicoper Guido dank u !!!!!
Great video, thanks again. 👍
Appreciate you checking out my video. Lots more to come. Cheers!
Can’t imagine the rotor wash this beast generates. NICE!!!
What a beast!
super cool black livery
C·est magique , un superbe Hélico !!....
Yes, it certainly is a fabulous machine. Cheers!
Wow《☆》Does Food City sponsor the NAVY?? Interesting paint scheme. Nice filming✌🏼😎☯️
This Sea Dragon made the pre-race flyover at the Food City 500 NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway the day before this video. I met the crew in Victory Lane, and the pilot asked for some race decals for his helicopter. I was happy to provide him with two Food City 500 decals, which he placed on the Sea Dragon the next morning. It was a thrill to be there and capture their departure from Tri-Cities Airport. Cheers!
@AEROWEPHILE 《☆》I see😁🤳I'm guessing it was a brand New Helicopter that needs grey paint eventually unless the black is for specops✌🏼😎☯️
When I was living in Stratford, about a half mile from Sikorsky Airport, the best cheeseburger on Earth, was across the street from Sikorsky on the corner of Access rd. and Main St. For the locals…Lordship Blvd, Long Beach, etc. You know ! 😎
Hi good nigth,,, its time to enyoy with this great video,,, AMAZING HELICOPTER,,, thanks of share your video,,, congrautlations, your friend Oscar de Playa del Carmen Q R México,,, so long,,,
Great capture of this big boy. That color scheme reminds me of the during the days of the Korean War.
Actual start up is not orchestrated here. Being a AD2 on these, your world is different, its your baby. You sign your life to make make sure these people get back from a mission. MC and QA also trust you as a CDIQAR. This start up was perfect but not the full process. One of these days you might respect the MH53e as a creature that you can tame, but never put a leash on. Its a marvel of engineering.
Magnificent, (BEAST)..👍👍👍
That is impressive. The crew is relaxed but professional. Gladdens this taxpayer’s heart.
😅
I live on a large South Texas ranch way out in the brush country. There is a somewhat nearby rancher yet far to my South who comes in by helicopter. Reminds me of the days in La Grange there in Warrenton near Fayetteville when famous heart surgeon DeBakey would fly over us on the way to his ranch. We would all say amongst ourselves, "There goes DeBakey".
That's amazing looking
カッコイイ。
日本で、４０年前にアメリカ軍のCH-53は、エンジンが２つだけでした。
毎月、空母が来航すると飛んできて、シーキングとかカマンとかも、写真に撮ってました。
今、日本では、沖縄にスキューバダイビング旅行したときに、時々見かけますね。
厚木と横田には、今は、殆ど見かけません😊。
Cool bird.
Beautiful looking bird ❤
Wow…very nice.
That is one bad ass machine!
Thanks for the great video. I live in Henry County and this Sikorsky flew directly over my house at 2,000 ft (according to Flight Aware) on the way to and from Bristol.
You are very welcome. I had an absolutely fabulous time with the crew. Cheers!
Glad the heavy chopper in Call of Duty DMZ doesn't take this long to get in the air :D
That's a big ol girl
Yeah I thought the CH 47 was big. It
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@@paulprigge1209😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Lol. Quite the crew chiefs
Me gustan sus videos
Great video
Thank you 🙏 for your service 🇺🇸🚁👍👏👏👏👍🎥
Like for the Food City Dirt Race decal on the sponson. These guys got their priorities right!
I presented those Food City 500 decals to the crew after the race in victory lane. They were really excited to get them. I was surprised to see them on the Sea Dragon the next morning. They said they had to clean off all the grime on the sponsons in order to apply the decals. Cheers!
That is one big bird! Should be called The Beast.
reminds me of my marine infantry days at Pendleton. Thank you
Thank you for your service to our country. I really enjoy hearing the memories that veterans share about these machines. Cheers!
Cool Video 👍 Thank vou and many greetings from germany 🇩🇪
I love congrats Rahul je❤
Amazing
Rotors❤437 love u
Clean
"Angria" cool callsign for CDR Andrea 😂
what a giant!
🎉 GOOD LACH
i’ve always been a fan of the 53, and would like to buy one when they retire them, and turn it into a flying RV. It would be fully decked out rivalling the interiors of most executive jets. Plus, you can park a small car in the back. Most people really don’t know the size of this thing until they step inside. It is the largest helicopter in the US military inventory.
That is an impressive idea! I would love to walk through your 53 when you get it fully tricked out. Good luck with finding a used one cheap :P Cheers!
How I miss this...
Tri-Cities Airport, I know where that is. They have a total of four gates. What an experience.
😮😮😮 Es una máquina increíble
Purty bird. Been a long time since I've seen one.
Thank youfom kingdom
You’re welcome. Cheers!
@@AEROWEPHILE I am not
@@BenjarpholPracsakul Not what?!?
My first duty station was HM-12 back in 76 when the squadron was the largest in the Navy. It eventually split into three squadrons, HM-12, 14 and 16. I was a plank owner in 16 and we eventually supplied the birds that went into IRAN to attempt to rescue the hostages. Until you actually get close to these machines you have no concept of how big and powerful they are.
😊😊
I did two tours in HM. HM-12, 14, 16. Lot of good memories there. Many hours flying those birds. RH 53s, MH 53s.
Y
RH-53D
Flew the RH 53D, MH 53E
I've personally inspected 100's of these main and tail rotor blades using various NDT methods.
That is cool…I read somewhere that newer models have a built in Nitrogen testing system; in which they look for a pressure drop after filling the hollow rotors, is that true?
@T410ce You're talking about the IBIS system. If there is a pressure loss within the spar, a small amount of Strontium 90 is exposed and detected, alerting the pilot of the issue. This has been around since the 70's.
Older blades with aluminum or titanium spars use a BIM indicator, if a spar is cracked, the resulting pressure loss changes the color of the BIM to red indicating a problem.
Beautiful
No.
Super Aufnahmen und die Lackierung 🤗🤗👏🤝🤝
What a monster - so cool -
Wow. That is a big helicopter
ขอให้พวกคุณมีความสุขมากๆ
Very Good 👌
what's inside the large stubby winglet kinda pods on either side? storage? Fuel? or are they just for aerodynamics?
The wings you see on both sides are called “Sponsons”. They are enormous because they are almost entirely used for fuel storage. They can hold about four times the fuel of a typical CH-53 Super Stallion. The MH-53 can hold 2,277 gallons of fuel which gives it extended range. Hope this answers your question. Cheers!
@@AEROWEPHILE thanks!
@@AEROWEPHILE I was in HM-12 and 14 from 1976-1979. I was a Plane Captain on the RH-53D. When transporting in the C-5, the drop tanks and the pylons had to be removed to fit them in the C-5. The main reason that the MH-53E has the enlarged sponsons is so they can be loaded faster in the C-5, or the C-17. Two fit in the C-5. Only room for one in the C-17.
Una Maquina Increíble☺
That thing is a freakin whopper!
You are correct Sir. And Loud!! Cheers!
Sehr schön!
Thank you! Cheers!
Bonjour appareil magnifique
Dont mess with US cheers from Australia.
This is one heluvacopter.
You wouldn't want to be in a hurry waiting on this.
Linda Aeronave
I served in HM-12 to become AMCM aircrew and plane captain, before going to HM-14.
Thank you for your service to our country. I'm sure you have some great stories from your time with those squadrons. Cheers!
TMP Pearlescent Azteking?
&
NCC -1701 - CVN
Yes? 😃
That's bad ass
this same MH-53E just landed in Florida.
Correct. This MH-53E Sea Dragon is being retired to the Florida Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum. Glad I was able to document its visit to the Tri-Cities for the Food City 500 NASCAR pre-race flyover. Cheers!
The Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon is a large, heavy-lift helicopter primarily used by the U.S. Navy for mine countermeasures, heavy transport, and general helicopter missions. Watching a preflight, startup, and takeoff of the MH-53E at Tri-Cities Airport provides a detailed look at the steps involved in preparing such a massive helicopter for flight.
Bitchin' Machine!!!!!!!!!!
You can say that again!! 👍👍
Cheers!
Helicopter she is huge
Having never flown in a helicopter that was impressive
Rotor wash?!
What you talking about Willis?!?
Elegante este Elicoctero saludos mis Respetos 🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷🇨🇷🏳️
Thanks @giovannyramirez9232 for watching my video of this fantastic helicopter. Cheers!
@@AEROWEPHILE muchas gracias saludos mis Respetos si muy Elegante Ese Elicoctero de Costa Rica 🇨🇷🇨🇷👋 saludos 🏳️
Very Cool
Hilarious… dude rolls out the gas truck in cargo shorts and a Tommy Bahama shirt while Rambo crew chief is in full battle gear. Lol.
That's big ol girl sea dragon 🐉🐲 helicopter 🚁 😍🇺🇸♥️♥️🤗🤗👌🏾🔥
สวยงามมาก
👍👍Thanks for watching. Cheers!
Ok who else that has over 400 tow hours and 2000 plus flight hours were looking at the droops😂😂😂😍😍😍
How many ppl looked up droop stops on Google just to know what you were talking about. 😆