CH-46 Sea Knight (see Figure 3-22)
Table 3-24 contains the general characteristics/descriptions of a CH-46 Sea Knight.
Figure 3-22 -- CH-46 Sea Knight.
CH-46 Sea Knight
Main rotor
45 ft 7.5 in
Length
45 ft 7.5 in
diameter
Height
16 ft 8 in
Max speed
145 kn
Climb rate
2,130 fpm
Descent rate
2,130 fpm
Category
I
Ceiling
14,000 ft
Remarks
Manufactured by Boeing. The CH-46 Sea Knight is a medium-lift
tandem rotor cargo helicopter. Its primary mission is to provide
all-weather, day-or-night assault transport of combat troops,
supplies and equipment, and shipboard delivery of cargo and
personnel. Other mission includes search and rescue.
Table 3-24 -- CH-46 Sea Knight characteristics/description
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