Sikorsky CH-53

German Spotter 🇩🇪

13 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

Two military helicopters silhouetted against a cloudy sky in formation flight.

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Central NC airways · 15 Jun 2026

So cool! 🛩️

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Aircraft

CH-53 CH-53

German military

Airline

German Air Force (Luftwaffe / Heer)

Manufacturer

Sikorsky

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Heli Hero, Vintage Voyager, Weather Warrior, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Score: 64.0

Dramatic silhouette effect, but the dark, backlit exposure obscures detail on both helicopters.

Location

Berlin Brandenburg Airport

BER/EDDB

52.3617, 13.5023

Open map

Berlin Brandenburg Airport BER

Airport

Specifications

General Electric T64

Engine

Main rotor diameter: 22.0 m

Wingspan

26.97 m

Length

1,000 km

Range

278 km/h

Speed

Up to 38 troops or 24 stretchers or cargo

Capacity

19,050 kg

MTOW

7.6 m

Height

3,925 shp (2,927 kW) per engine

Thrust

Not specified (military variant, not rated under civil ICAO noise standards)

Noise