Preserved Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight 'MARINES 400' displayed at the Udvar-Hazy Center, wearing historic HMM-774 squadron markings.
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Spotter's notes
Definitely in my top 10 favorite helicopters. Preserved at the Steven Udvar-Hasy Air and Space museum.
Aircraft identity
Registration
153369
ICAO Type
H46
Model
CH-46 Sea Knight
Manufacturer
Boeing Vertol
Airline
US Marines
Livery
United States Marines, HMM-774, '400'
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
2 × General Electric T58-GE-16 turboshaft engines
Thrust
1,400 shp (1,044 kW) per engine (shaft horsepower)
Wingspan
N/A (rotor diameter: 15.24 m)
Length
16.0 m
Height
4.8 m
MTOW
11,000 kg
Range
1,120 km
Capacity
24 troops, or 15 stretchers, or 3,175 kg cargo
Cruise Speed
270 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3/4 standard, varies by engine config
Location
Airport Code
IAD/KIAD
Airport Name
Washington Dulles International Airport