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.

May 8, 2019 · The Kawasaki KV-107 was a licence-built version of the Boeing Vertol Model 107 which had been supplied to the United States and other military forces as the H-46 Sea Knight. It was produced in a variety of models to meet a number of operational needs.

First flight of prototype (N74060) in 1958.107-II commercial model cert. by FAA Jan. 26, 1962. Kawasaki later licensed to build KV-107-II series. Mgtow: 22,000 lbs. (9979 kg.) Fuselage length: 44 feet 6.83. 2 Main rotors - 50 ft. diameter.

KV 107/II2 - Max speed 270km/h (146kt), economical cruising speed 232km/h (125kt). Initial rate of climb 1440ft/min. Hovering ceiling out of ground effect 8800ft. Range with a three tonne (6600lb) payload and reserves 175km (95kt).

Long-range heavy transport & VIP version of KV-107/IIA for Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department with large sponsons and uprated engines. One bui ... kv-107iia-4

KV-107/IIA-SM-1 firefighters with a pumper boom that could use a 1,895-liter (500 US gallon) internal tank full of water or foam, or link up to a ground tanker through a hose. This variant also had a rescue hoist and had a secondary cargo transport mission.

An all the more capable 1045kw (1400shp) Ct581401 fueled longer extend KV 107/Iia17 was offered and one was manufactured for the Tokyo Police. Japan's Kawasaki assembled all business 107s, and has held assembling rights to the 107 since 1965.

On 22 April 1958, the V-107 prototype performed its maiden flight. During 1961, the U.S. Marine Corps, who had been studying its requirements for a medium-lift, twin-turbine troop/cargo assault helicopter, selected Boeing Vertol's model 107M as the basis from which to manufacture a suitable rotorcraft to meet their needs.

Vertol (formerly Piasecki helicopters) developed an enlarged turbine powered version of their famous HRP/H-21 in a company funded prototype, model 107. The Vertol 107 Prototype first flew on 22Apr58 registered as N74060.

Technical data for Kawasaki KV-107/IIA-2. Engine: 2 x General Electric CT58-140-1 turboshaft, rated at 1044kW, rotor diameter: 15.24m, length with rotors turning: 25.4m, height: 5.09m, take-off weight: 9707kg, max speed: 254km/h, cruising speed: 241km/h, service ceiling: 5180m, range with max fuel: 1097km

KV-107/II-7: Commercial VIP transport with 6 or 11 seats. Kawasaki then went on to develop a "KV-107/IIA" series with uprated CT58-140-1 or CT58-IHI-140-1 turboshafts, providing 1,045 kW (1,400 SHP) each.

KV 107/II2 - Max speed 270km/h (146kt), economical cruising speed 232km/h (125kt). Initial rate of climb 1440ft/min. Hovering ceiling out of ground effect 8800ft. Range with a three tonne (6600lb) payload and reserves 175km (95kt).

Built in 1964 as a CH-46A, this Seaknight cargo / troop assault helicopter was first delivered to the US Marines. Later converted to a HH-46D, the helicopter is pictured with the US Navy's Helicopter Combat Support Squadron HC-11 "Gunbearers". It was retired to AMARC in 2003. Photo by Thomas Hildreth. Not 100% sure about the location.

Feb 1, 2023 · Heliswiss International AG (HSI) acquired a Kawasaki/Vertol Kv-107-II tandem-rotor helicopter to Columbia Helicopters to be used in firefighting, external load lifts, and rapid disaster response

The Boeing Vertol 107 / CH-46 Sea Knight is a twin-engined tandem rotor medium transport helicopter produced by the US-American manufacturer Vertol Aircraft Corporation and later Boeing Vertol (today Boeing Rotorcraft Systems).

• KV-107/IIA-SM-2 multipurpose helicopters. They could carry a medical kit for emergency services and could also be used for used for transport; rescue, they were fitted with an external hoist; and firefighting, with a sling load bucket.

This colourful chopper was towed from the static after the open house. One of the exhibits at the Gifu Air Base Museum, photographed at the end of the annual base Open Day. Unfortunately, there is no access to the museum aircraft for the general …

Nov 7, 2011 · KV107 helicopters were constructed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries under the lisence contract with Boeing/Vertol.

The model 107 was built with license in Japan by Kawasaki as the KV-107 and is also used in Canada as CH-113 Labrador / Voyageur and Sweden as HKP-4

The KV-107 served widely in the Japanese services, both the Army and Air Force operating greater numbers than the Navy. The example displayed in the JMSDF Museum is one of seven of this sub-variant which was used for mine-sweeping