Marine One Stats

Key Specifications (CH-46E Variant)

•  Manufacturer: Boeing Vertol (later Boeing Helicopters)

•  First Flight: April 22, 1958 (as Model 107/V-107)

•  Introduction: 1964

•  Retired: 2015 (U.S. Marine Corps)

•  Number Built: Approximately 524

•  Crew: 3–5 (2 pilots, crew chief, gunners/observers)

•  Capacity: Up to 24 troops, 15 stretchers with attendants, or ~5,000–7,000 lbs (2,268–3,175 kg) of cargo

•  Dimensions:

•  Fuselage Length: 44 ft 10 in (13.67 m)

•  Overall Length (rotors turning): ~83 ft 4 in (25.40 m)

•  Rotor Diameter (each): 50 ft (15.24 m)

•  Height: 16 ft 9 in (5.11 m)

•  Weights:

•  Empty: ~15,537 lbs (7,047 kg)

•  Gross/Max Takeoff: 24,300 lbs (11,022 kg)

•  Powerplant: 2 × General Electric T58-GE-16 turboshaft engines, 1,870 shp (1,390 kW) each

•  Performance:

•  Maximum Speed: 166 mph (267 km/h)

•  Cruise Speed: ~143–165 mph (230–265 km/h)

•  Service Ceiling: 17,000 ft (5,181 m)

•  Range: ~550–633 miles (885–1,020 km) depending on configuration and load

•  Climb Rate: ~1,300–2,000 ft/min

 

Design Highlights

•  Tandem Rotors: Iconic overlapping rotors provide excellent lift, stability, and redundancy (one engine can power both rotors in emergencies).

•  Rear Ramp: Allows rapid troop/cargo loading and unloading, even in flight.

•  Amphibious Capability: Hull design supports water landings.

•  Upgrades (E/F models): Improved engines, avionics, hydraulics for better performance in hot/high conditions.