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Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight

Multi-role and transportUnited StatesFirst flight 1958In service since 1964
Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight
Photo: Andrew Schmidt · CC0 · background removed

Key specs

Role
Multi-role and transport
Manufacturer
Boeing
First flight
April 22, 1958
Entered service
1964
Retired
2004
Status
In service
Units built
524
Crew
5
Troops or passengers
24

Helicopters

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Performance

Performance
Maximum speed
267 km/h
Range
1,019 km
Ferry range
1,111 km
Service ceiling
5,180 m
Rate of climb
8.7 m/s
Dimensions and weights
Length
13.67 m
Rotor diameter
15.24 m
Height
5.11 m
Empty weight
7,048 kg
Maximum takeoff weight
11,022 kg
Powerplant
Engines
2 × General Electric T58-GE-16 (turboshaft)
Power
2 × 1,395 kW
Armament
Guns
2 × 7.62 mm GAU-15/A machine guns

Operators

United StatesJapan

Conflicts

Vietnam War (1955–1975)Iraq War (2003–2011)Russo-Ukrainian War (2014–)

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight, Wikipedia

Figures from the specifications in the English Wikipedia article. Armament lists what the type can carry, not a standard load.