U.S. Navy Tests Sonobuoy Deployment from CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopter

Reminiscent of early-World War I bomber tactics, the Navy has tested hand-deploying sonobuoys from the CH-53E heavy-lift helicopter. Announced on Sept. 27, 2024, the United States Navy said it had “recently” tested hand-deployment of sonobuoys from a Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion as the service explores new tactics for a potential fight in the Pacific. The […]

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