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Boeing-Vertol 107-ii

1960 · Twin-engine turbine helicopter

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First flight of prototype (N74060) in 1958.107-II commercial model cert. by FAA Jan. 26, 1962. Kawasaki later licensed to build KV-107-II series. Mgtow: 22,000 lbs. (9979 kg.) Fuselage length: 44 feet 6.83. 2 Main rotors - 50 ft. diameter
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Derivatives & Versions

107M H-46 Sea Knight 1960 In 1956, Vertol began studies for a new medium-lift helicopter, with the general configuration of the company's HUP-1 Retriever / H-25 Mule helicopter and based on the rotor system of the company's H-21 Flying Banana , but fitted with new lightweight turboshaft engines then in development.
kv 107-ii 1962 The Kawasaki KV-107 is a license-built Japanese variant of the Boeing Vertol Model 107 (widely known as the CH-46 Sea Knight), and served as a cornerstone of Japan’s rotary-wing capabilities for several decades.
CH-113 Labrador 1963 BV-107II-9 Royal Canadian Air Force search and rescue version, 6 built.
CH-113A Voyageur 1964 BV-107II-28 Canadian Army basic transport version, similar to CH-46A; 12 built.
hkp4a 1964 BV-107II-14 model for Swedish Air Force; search and rescue version based on CH-46A; 10 built.
hkp4b 1965 Model BV-107/II-15: basic ASW, SAR, and minelaying version for Swedish Navy, 3 built + one modified from BV-107/II-2.
hkp4d 1980 Four Hkp4A were refurbished and upgraded in 1980 to have similar capabilities as Hkp4B/C before being transferred to the Swedish Marinen for ASW, minelaying, SAR, and utility work.

Operators

1959-1965 US US Army Aviation
1971- US Columbia Helicopters
1980 AU CHI
1985- PG CHI Papua New Guinea
US New York Airways