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
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 Ã 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
