CH-46 Sea Knight
• Assault transport • Medium-lift helicopter • US Marine Corps
With Its familiar tandem-rotor
configuration, the CH-46 Sea Knight is easily recognised as the US Navy’s and Marine Corps’ version of the civil Model 107. This practical, versatile workhorse has operated sinco the 1960s and saw action in Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. The Navy relies upon the Sea Knight to supply its warships at sea. while the Marine Corps uses it as an assault helicopter. Despite its age, the CH-46 is still In service.