The Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight is an American medium-lift tandem-rotor transport helicopter powered by twin turboshaft engines. It was designed by Vertol and manufactured by Boeing Vertol following Vertol's acquisition by Boeing.

The twin turbine tandem-rotor CH-46 Sea Knight is a medium-lift transport helicopter. It can accommodate 17 troops or 15 litters and two attendants with a range of 265 nm. Crew size is 3-5 people.

Boeing-Vertol CH-46E Sea Knight. Known as the “Phrog” for its amphibian-like appearance, the CH-46 served as the U.S. Marine Corps’ primary assault helicopter in over four decades of active service.

The CH-46 was widely used in every American combat operation from the Vietnam War to Iraq and Afghanistan providing troop and cargo transport. The CH-46 was continually upgraded and modified throughout its service life.

The CH-46A requirements were to carry 4,000 pounds of cargo or 17 fully equipped troops with a combat radius of 115 miles at a speed of 150 miles per hour. Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 265 became the first to acquire the Sea Knight.

Aug 1, 2015 · CH-46 was a twin-engine, tandem three-bladed folding rotor design powered by General Electric T-58 turboshaft engines. The engines were mounted in the tail and utilized a drive shaft to power the forward rotor.

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.

Dec 30, 2024 · The CH-46E Sea Knight, developed by Boeing Vertol, traces its origins back to the 1960s. Designed as a medium-lift tandem rotor helicopter, it was primarily intended for military use, particularly in the U.S. Marine Corps.

The CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter provides all-weather, day-or-night assault transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment. Troop assault is the primary function and the movement of...

Oct 13, 2018 · CH-46E - Upgraded CH-46D and CH-46F models; fitted with T58-GE-16 powerplants; improved crew survivability features.