Connecticut Delegation Applauds Start of Connecticut Production for CH-53K Helicopters

Statement

The Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced today that Sikorsky has signed a $304 million contract with the U.S. Navy enabling Sikorsky to begin Connecticut construction of the first two production CH-53K "King Stallion" helicopters. The Marine Corps plans to procure 200 of these heavy lift helicopters from Sikorsky.

"With this $304 million contract, Connecticut workers can now get to work building the first two production CH-53K helicopters--the premier heavy lift helicopter that will bring significant capability and reliability to our Armed Forces. This helicopter is the future of Sikorsky's Connecticut production line and will keep high-skilled, good paying jobs in Stratford and across the state for decades to come. We will continue to fight for robust funding for the CH-53K program--keeping Sikorsky's Connecticut workers on the job and ensuring our service members receive the best technology available," the delegation stated.