CH-53E Super Stallion

Here are some specs on the CH-53 E Super Stallion:

Fuselage length: 73 feet

Overall length: 99 feet

Height: 28 feet

Weight: empty: 33,226 pounds for CH-53E

36,336 pounds for MH-53E

maximum loaded: 73,500 pounds

Speed: maximum at sea level: 196 mph

cruise: 173 mph

Ceiling: 18,500 feet

Range: 1,120 nautical miles

Power plant: three GE T64-GE-416 turboshaft engines

It's primary job is to move cargo and equipment but secondary is transferring troops....if necessary, it can also recover downed aircraft, sweep mined areas and tow distressed ships.

A Haboob is approaching

The Haboob has arrived

Here are some real camels that look pretty scared...they are probably thinking "Wow, I've never seen a bird that big or that loud!"