How many hours does a '53 average a month?....................(grin)
You are digging deep but your hole keeps filling in with sand!
Depends on who the user of it is. But to answer your question both CH46's and CH53's ran over their useful life expectance. Both CH46's and CH 53's have over 40 years in service. On average a CH53 squadron flies a higher OP's Tempo. But in fairness to the 46 she had so many limiting factors. I am just guessing it has been a long time we flew our birds into Phase every two months or so.
