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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. As the Marines’ first turbine-powered assault helicopter, it proved well suited to the challenging environment of South Vietnam, where it began operations in 1966. Since then, the CH-46 has served in nearly every major American military action and supported dozens of smaller operations, ranging from embassy evacuations to humanitarian and disaster relief.

The aircraft wears a special heritage paint scheme, used in its final year of service, that evokes its extensive Vietnam War service, including a mission that resulted in the award of a Navy Cross. Its other combat deployments included tours in Afghanistan during 2004 and Iraq from 2007 to 2009, which coincided with some of the most intense period of combat in those theaters.

Lent by the National Museum of the Marine Corps

Rotor diameter:15.5 m (51 ft)

Length:13.9 m (45 ft 8 in)

Height:5.1 m (16 ft 8 in)

Weight, empty:7,048 kg (15,537 lb)

Weight, gross:11,022 kg (24,300 lb)

Engines:2 General Electric T58-GE-16 turboshafts, 1,870 shp each

Crew:3 to 5 crewmembers, up to 16 troops

Armament:Up to two 12.7 mm and one 7.62 mm machine guns

Manufacturer:Boeing-Vertol, 1967

Display Status

This object is on display in Modern Military Aviation at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Modern Military Aviation
Object Details
Date 1968 Country of Origin United States of America Type CRAFT-Rotary Wing Physical Description Tandem rotor transport helicopter. Dimensions Rotor diameter: 15.5 m (51 ft)
Length: 13.9 m (45 ft 8 in)
Height: 5.1 m (16 ft 8 in)
Weight, empty: 7,048 kg (15,537 lb)
Materials Aluminum, steel, copper, plexiglas, paint, rubber, plastics, etc.
Inventory Number I20151406001 Credit Line On loan from the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, VA Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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