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The nickname for the RH-53 helicopter is "Sea Stallion." This designation reflects the helicopter's primary role and capabilities within the Navy. The RH-53 is a variant of the CH-53 Sea Stallion, which is designed for heavy-lift operations and is commonly used for mine countermeasures and other missions involving support for naval operations. The "Sea" in the name indicates its association with maritime environments, reinforcing its purpose and operational context in naval aviation.

While other options like the "Osprey," "Seahawk," and "Sea King" are also names of different helicopters, they refer to distinct aircraft with unique roles and features. The "Osprey" is a tiltrotor aircraft used primarily for transport, the "Seahawk" is a multi-role helicopter for anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare, and the "Sea King" is an older and unassociated model that was primarily used for utility and anti-submarine roles as well. Each of these helicopters serves specific functions within the fleet, making "Sea Stallion" the accurate identifier for the RH-53.