CH-46E Sea Knight, U. S. Marine Corps (153369), National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Virginia, Chantilly
Known as the "Phrog" for its amphibian-like appearance, CH-46 served as the U. S. Marine Corps' primary assault helicopter in over four decades of active service. As the Marines' first turbine-powered assault helicopter, it proved well suited to the challenging environment of South Vietnam, where it began operations in 1966. Since then, the CH-46 has served in nearly every major American military action and supported dozens of smaller operations. (Source: National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Virginia, Chantilly.)
The aircraft in the photograph served in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. (Source: National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Virginia, Chantilly.)
CH-46E Sea Knight, U. S. Marine Corps (153369), National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Virginia, Chantilly
Known as the "Phrog" for its amphibian-like appearance, CH-46 served as the U. S. Marine Corps' primary assault helicopter in over four decades of active service. As the Marines' first turbine-powered assault helicopter, it proved well suited to the challenging environment of South Vietnam, where it began operations in 1966. Since then, the CH-46 has served in nearly every major American military action and supported dozens of smaller operations. (Source: National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Virginia, Chantilly.)
The aircraft in the photograph served in Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. (Source: National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Virginia, Chantilly.)