HH-46D Boeing Vertol Search and Rescue Helicopter
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oldtool53
N 34° 53.473 W 076° 55.612
18S E 323926 N 3862673
Displayed at the city of Havelock visitors center near the Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station.
Waymark Code: WM4X88
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2008
Views: 30
This Boeing Vertol HH-46D helicopter was accepted for service by the U.S. Marine Corps in May of 1964. It was retired after 8,604 hours of service and 28,000 landings. It's GE powerplant developed 1,870 horsepower with a top speed of 167 mph. Empty weight is 15,537 pounds and it had a range of around 236 miles. It was used primarily for search and rescue.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Boeing Vertol HH-46D
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Havlock visitors center
inside / outside: outside
Tail Number: (S/N): Not listed
Other Information:: Not listed
Access restrictions: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)
Tell why you are visiting this waymark along with any other interesting facts or personal experiences about the aircraft not already mentioned.