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CH-46E Sea Knight
Statistics for CH-46E Sea Knight
type
Medium sized Cargo Helicopter
bureau number
154009
nmna id
2014.008.001
manufacturer
Boeing / Vertol
powerplant
Two General Electric T58-GE-16 turboshafts, each with 1,870 horsepower
maximum speed
165 mph
climb rate
1,375 ft/ min
range
633 miles
service ceiling
14,000 ft
weights
11,585 lbs. Loaded – 24,300 lbs.
dimensions
Fuselage Length: 44 ft 7 in, Rotor Diameter: 50 ft, Height: 16 ft 8 in
The CH-46 Sea Knight is an American tandem-rotor transport helicopter manufactured by Boeing Vertol. It's a medium-lift helicopter with two General Electric T58 turboshaft engines. The engines follow a redundant design which allows either engine to power both rotors in the event of emergency failure. The blades are designed to fold back for storage. The Sea Knight has a large cargo bay for carrying supplies or people in larger numbers. The CH-46E variant has improved hydraulics, avionics, and engines.
During the Vietnam War, the CH-46E functioned as the primary troop transport helicopter. It served as the US Navy's standard utility helicopter until 2004 when it was replaced by the MH-60 Seahawk.
On loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida. Bureau number: 154009