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Boeing/Vertol RH-46A 'Sea Knight'

Description
Notes: Marine corps troop/cargo transport. Tandem 3-BLADE rotors (3 CREW, 17 TROOPS, OR 15 LITTERS) .
  Manufacturer:Boeing/Vertol
  Base model:H-46
  Designation:RH-46
  Version:A
  Nickname:Sea Knight
  Designation System:U.S. Air Force
  Designation Period:1948-Present
  Basic role:Helicopter
  Modified Mission:Reconnaissance
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Specifications
  Length: 84' 25.6 m
  Height:16' 8.5" 5.0 m
  Wingspan: 50' 0" 15.2 m
  Wingarea: 3,926.0 sq ft 364.7 sq m
  Empty Weight: 12,406 lb 5,626 kg
  Max Weight: 21,400 lb 9,705 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 2
  Powerplant: General Electric T58-GE-8B
  Horsepower (each): 1250

Performance
  Range: 230 miles 370 km
  Cruise Speed: 151 mph 243 km/h 131 kt
  Max Speed: 155 mph 249 km/h 134 kt
  Climb: 1,440 ft/min 438 m/min
  Ceiling: 14,000 ft 4,267 m