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CH-46 Sea Knight

The CH-46 Sea Knight is in service with the US Marine Corps stationed on amphibious transport ships from the US Navy. Some CH-46 helicopters are already in service since the Vietnam War.
The helicopter is primary used for transport during amphibious assault operations. Other opportunities are:

- combat support during evacuation operations and other maritime special operations
- on the water for search and rescue missions
- support for mobile forward refueling and re-armoring
- airmedical evacuation of accidents on the battle field with medical equipment.
The helicopter can carry 12 till 18 fully equipped Marines.
 

The CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters will be replaced by the new MV-22 Osprey.

USMC CH-46 Sea Knight
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Last updated: August 14, 2010