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A digital fly-by-wire FCS is an electronic flight control system teamed with a digital computer that replaces mechanical control systems in an aircraft. It makes the aircraft easier to handle in degraded visual environments at gross weights up to 88,000 pounds. The CH-53K is currently cleared to 27,000 pounds external lift but will eventually be cleared to 36,000 pounds.
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