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The Sea Knight is still the backbone of the USMC medium assault helicopter fleet.
CH-46 Seaknight Specifications
Primary Function:Medium lift assault helicopter
Contractor:Boeing Vertol Company
Crew:Normal: 4 – pilot, copilot, crew chief, and 1st mechanic
Combat: 5 – pilot, copilot, crew chief, and 2 aerial gunners
Unit Cost:N/A
Powerplant
Two GE-T58-16 engines at 1770 SHP
Dimensions
Length:Rotors unfolded: 84 feet, 4 inches (25.69 meters)
Rotors folded: 45 feet, 7.5 inches (13.89 meters)
Rotor Diameter:50 feet (15.24 m) each — CH-46E
Height:16 feet, 8 inches (5.08 meters)
Weights
Empty:11,585 lb (5255 kg) — CH-46E
Maximum Takeoff:24,300 pounds (11,032 kilograms)
Performance
Speed:145 knots (166.75 mph)
Ceiling:10,000+ feet
Range:132 nautical miles (151.8 miles) for an assault mission
Armament
N/A
CH-46 Seaknight Achievements
The Sea Knight is still the backbone of the USMC medium assault helicopter fleet.
