The CH-46 was first introduced in 1964 as a dual rotor utility medium lift helicopter. Over 600 airframes were built, serving mainly with the USMC and USN, export versions were sold to Sweden, Japan and Canada, these variants differ in having larger balloon floats. Civilian versions have been operated by New York airways and PAN-AM.
*** For FSX STEAM EDITION only ***
Features :
ONE model and ONE livery (CH-46D, HC-11 "Gunbearers", NAS North Island)
highly detailed textures, the HH-46D has reflectivity
native FSX model included with all FSX features (bump mapping, self-shadowing etc)
CH-46 soundset included
animated rear ramp (primary exit) and side door & steps (2nd exit)
authentic virtual cockpit with animations and (some) mousable switches
rear view in 2D panel mode provides rear cabin viewpoint
2D panel included, custom pop-ups for radios and switches panel
full checklist and reference files
realistic crew figures
*** CH-46 Sea Knight DLC (optional extra purchase) ***
The DLC offers TWO new liveries :
HH-46D, NAS Pt. Mugu, SAR "Pedro"
UH-46D, HC-3 "Merlins", NAS North Island