Aviation-Guide - Flipbook - Page 21
S P E C I F I C AT
IONS:
Cruise Speed:
140 mph
Gallon Capacity:
1,100/bucket
Manufacturer
Boeing Company / Vertol
Aircraft Company
Crew
Pilot and Co-pilot
Type I Heavy
Airtanker
Lift Helicopter
The Boeing-Vertol (BV)107, often referred to as the
“Vertol,” is the civilian version of the U.S. Marine
Corps’ CH-46 “Sea Knight.” The aircraft was
originally designed by the Vertol Aircraft Company in
the late 50s. The company was purchased by Boeing
in 1960. The BV 107 was designed to be a medium-lift
helicopter, and is primarily used to transport cargo.
Both the BV 107 and the BV 234 are used for timber
harvesting in the commercial sector. The BV 107 has a
little less than half the lifting capability as compared to
the BV 234. The BV 107 (CH-46) and the BV-234 are
most recognizable by their tandem rotors.
Boeing‑Vertol 107 “Vertol”
Boeing‑Vertol BV 107
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