SAR conversion of three CH-46E by NARF Cherry Point for VMR-1, MCAS Cherry Point, NC during 2008. One additional airframe converted in 2011. Slated to remain in service until 2014 when SAR mission will be assumed by HH-1Y. 
Pedro, retired on September 2015 were the last Sea Knight helicopters to served under MoD
HH-46E News |
SAR Pedro Helicopter Restored
28-Sep-22 - US Navy Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) artisans at MCAS Cherry Point, NC repaired damage to the HH-46 “Pedro” search and rescue helicopter preserved at Havelock #Pedro
MCAS Cherry Point Conducts Final H-46 Flight
25-Sep-15 - The three remaining HH-46E search and rescue models, commonly known as “Pedro” assigned to Marine Transport Squadron 1, the last DoD Sea Knights, will retire from service on Sept.29 Specifications HH-46E |
List of Operators of HH-46E |
| Years | Model | Org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962/15 | 107M H-46 Sea Knight |  US Marine Corps |
Construction Numbers |
| C/N | Year | History | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2546 | 1969 | 156476 | |
| 2577 | 1969 | 157678,N7678F | |
| 2587 | 1970 | 157688 | |
| 2591 | 1970 | 157692 |
