CH-46E Sea Knight
The Marines use the twin rotor CH-46E to transport combat troops. The Sea Knight is also used to move supplies and equipment.
It's designed to deliver up to 22 troops to the front line, it flies at 145 knots and a range of 120 nm.
CH-46E - Marine delivery vehicle
Additionally, it is used for combat support, search and rescue, forward refueling and rearming points, mdeical evacuation and recovery of aircraft and personnel. It's cargo capacity is about 5000 lbs.
The CH-46 Sea Knight was made using FS Design Studio V2 by Rey Lopez.
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An Up Close Look Here's a view into the cockpit. Special animation includes folding blades, cabin door, cargo door, hoist. |
Up close detail |
cargo door opens for loading
Blades fold
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Take it for a FREE test flight
Like all of the other planes in our Premier Collection you can take the Spirit out for a test spin. Download and install it and you'll have 7 Days to "fly before you buy".
We're confident that after you fly it, you'll be soon rerturn here to order a Registration Key to unlock the trial expiration.
NOTE: During installation of any of our "Try Before You Buy" aircraft, we add a small program to your \modules folder to enable you to use these and future Premier Collection aircraft. If you do not want to add this program to your system, please do not install any of these aircraft.
Specifications
Engines: 2 x GE-T58-16 engines
Horsepower: 1,770 hp
Length: 45 feet, 8 inches (13.89 meters) with rotors folded
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feet, 4 inches (25.7 meters) with rotors spread
Width: 51 feet (15.54 meters) with rotors spread
Height: 16 feet 8 inches (5.08 meters)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 24,300 pounds (11,032 kg)
Range: 132 nm for land assault mission
Speed: 145 knots
Ceiling: 10,000 feet
Crew: Four: pilot, copilot, crew chief, mechanic
Combat payload: max. of 22 troops and two aerial gunners
Medical evacuation payload: 15 litters, two attendants
Maximum Cargo: 5,000 pounds
