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Aircraft · Jul 20, 2026 · 16 min

Top 10 Heavy Lift Helicopters Available in the United States in 2026

Ten commercially available US heavy lift helicopters ranked for industrial work in 2026, from the 25,000 lb S-64F Air Crane to light twin utility types.

Heavy Lift Helicopters US Fleet Air Crane Chinook External Load Part 133

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Part 133 (12) External Load (8) Density Altitude (6) External Load Operations (6) Lift Planning (6) Rigging (4) Aircraft Profiles (3) Aircraft Selection (2) Chinook (2) Congested Area Plan (2) Crane Comparison (2) Crane vs Helicopter (2)

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