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Description
| Notes: CH-6A and UH-46A modified with AN/APN-182 doppler radar, external personnel rescue hoist, and crash resistant fuel system. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Boeing/Vertol | |
| Base model: | H-46 | |
| Designation: | HH-46 | |
| Version: | A | |
| Nickname: | Sea Knight | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | |
| Designation Period: | 1948-Present | |
| Basic role: | Helicopter | |
| Modified Mission: | Search and Rescue | |
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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 | |
Operators (Past and Present)
| USN | HC-5 | NAS Agana | GUAM |
| USN | HC-6 | Norfolk | VA |
| USN | HC-11 | NAS North Island | CA |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Jack G. Stiteley Corpus Christi, TX | The picture of the H-46 VERTREPing (BUNO 152499) was assigned to NAS Meridian in the mid 70's. I was Crew Chief on that aircraft when we experienced an in-flight de-sync of the main rotor system. It was a slip of 2 teeth on the fwd. tranny input pinion gear that caused the de-sync. To my knowledge, we were the only crew to survive a de-sync and land the aircraft in one piece. That aircraft later crashed at sea in the mid 80's, killing both Naval Aircrewmen and injuring both pilots. 07/10/2008 @ 12:11 [ref: 21817] |
| Robert Craft Marion, KS | I was a Crew Chief on the HH46A models at Cherry Point NC from 1976-1979. We had 2 Pedro's when I arrived which were #150963 & 150964. We later aquired a 3rd which I believe was 151948. At that time we were designated as Station Operations & Engeneering Squadron. We were housed in a ready room at the base of the tower with the launch pad just outside. Shifts were typically 24hrs on and 48 hrs off. All maintenance was performed across the tarmack in the squadron hanger. I will never forget and fondly recall those days and the crews/Pilots I served with on the HH46A models.
11/06/2007 @ 07:51 [ref: 18421] |
| Ron Paschal San Diego, CA | When I see a 46 I'm flooded with the 20 years of memories of flights. from the west pac's to being stationed in the Philippines. It's a great aircraft with a great group of people whom I flew with. I love hearing that sound when they fly over my house. 09/30/2007 @ 19:21 [ref: 18063] |
| Mike Gendreau San Diego, CA | I flew the Phrogs from 1993- 2004 as a crewchief and rescue swimmer in HC-11, HC-3 and again HC-11. What a great aircraft. I was sorry to see it leave. The 60 is no match for the Phrog. 03/14/2007 @ 10:22 [ref: 15887] |
| Dale Carter Martin, MI | I crewed in the 46 at Point Mugu from mid 1977 to early 1981. Since my fellow crewmen Jeff Pitt and Charlie Munson have already described our mission with the 46, I'll just say it was some of the best times in my life. Now twenty six years later working in the Aerospace industry and occasionally I'm still playing with the 46...some birds are timeless. 02/22/2007 @ 16:01 [ref: 15624] |
| C. L. Munson San Antonio, TX | I crewchiefed 46's at Pt.Mugu from 75 - 78. I know Jeff Pitt very well. We trusted our lives to each other for over three years. We had many medivacs, target drone recoveries and even a few SARs. and we had a few of those butt clinching moments too. But the old 46 always brought us home. My bird was Blood Hound 08 (BH-08) BUNO. 153408 If any one out there knows how she ended up please let me know. And Jeff (Rock) if your still out there, I still love you like a brother. 10/16/2006 @ 09:27 [ref: 14472] |
| Steve (Willy) Wilson Marietta, GA | I was a Wetcrewman that went through the precursor to the Naval Aircrewman School in Pensacola. Served at HC-16 when it still had the T on it's designation. 1975-1979. Nearly a 1000 hrs in 3 1/2 years of flying. I made crewchief, maintenance test crewman, CDI before leaving the Navy. Loved flying in that big old rocking chair. As with most 46's there were a few butt clinching moments but more I'd still love to be doing what I did almost 30 years ago. 10/15/2006 @ 13:54 [ref: 14466] |
| Chris Cherry Point, NC | I was wondering if anyone had any information on the follwing aircraft buno numbers:
151912 151948 152528 These are currently the Phrogs I am working and flying on with the Search and Rescue squadron at Cherry Point. Come Oct, we are trading one in for our first Echo model 46. These are the last 3 Delta models the Marine Corps uses and I hate to see them go. They are good birds and I know they have seen alot in their life. Thanks, Chris 01/22/2006 @ 15:29 [ref: 12233] |
| Larry Douglas Saint Albans, WV | I spent my entire Naval career (20+) years flying, and the first 5 years were in a HH46A search and rescue. Two tours in Beirut flying combat SAR with the Marines in their CH46E. There has never been a better aircraft for flying Mountain SAR or combat. I spent another 9 years with H3’s and 3 years with H1. Nothing else comes close to stability and versatility when flying mountain SAR. If the Navy could have kept the 46’s in SAR I would have never retired. VERTREP’s - any other aircraft is a joke. Sorry – once you see a team of 46’s supplying sailors you will never forget it. That is why Columbia Helicopter use that airframe for logging. 07/21/2005 @ 08:14 [ref: 10801] |
| Joe DiCarlo Chamblee, GA | I flew the HH-46A in the photo on this page -- actually I flew all of the NAF Naples station helos at one time or another. I can't make out the side number of this one, but it may have been the one we ferried from NAF Rota, Spain in early 1974. (The aircraft at the right is a Convair C-131 "Samaritan," which ferried COMFAIRMED around the Mediterranean.) The "Phrog" was robust, stable, versatile, and a big improvement over the UH-2Cs we were flying prior to their arrival. 06/16/2005 @ 10:21 [ref: 10505] |
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