Aircraft

A rare civilian-operated Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter (N42ENY) in firefighting utility colors, seen parked under a sun shelter.

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📝 Spotter's notes

Parked at Gila Bend, Az. Airpark

âœˆī¸ Aircraft identity

Registration N42ENY
ICAO Type BV107
Model CH-46 Sea Knight (BV-107)
Manufacturer Boeing Vertol
Livery Yellow and Red Firefighting/Utility Livery
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine 2 × General Electric T58 turboshaft engines
Thrust Not applicable (turboshaft engine for helicopter)
Wingspan Not applicable (rotor diameter: 15.24 m)
Length 13.97 m
Height 5.19 m
MTOW 11,000 kg
Range 1,085 km
Capacity Up to 25 troops or 3,400 kg cargo
Cruise Speed 225 km/h
Noise Rating Typically ICAO Chapter 8 compliant (helicopters usually not rated in dB as fixed-wings)

📷 Camera

Device iPhone 17 Pro Max