The CH-53E developed from the CH-53 Stallion is the largest and heaviest helicopter in the U.S. military. It is built to serve the long range minesweeping and heavy-lift needs of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The CH-53E has been used in a variety of situations beginning first during the Beirut barracks explosion in 1983 and a wide range of search-and-rescue missions throughout the 1990`s and into the 21st century.This powerful helicopter is rendered here in the colors of the Presidential sup port unit as operated by the U.S. Marine Corps. Exacting details quality construction and a superb finish make this item a must-have for any collector