10 Interesting Facts About CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopters

#10 – The CH-53E Super Stallion Can Use Dual-extension Cargo Hooks

Here is the first of our “10 Interesting Facts About CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopters.” Dual-extension cargo hooks give the CH-53E Super Stallion increased external payload capability necessary to be included in the Heavy Lifting Helicopter category. Belly hooks, or primary hooks, are more common – single hooks used for lighter payloads.