I've always seen the CH-46 referred to as the Sea Knight. When doing a Google search, the only reference to "Bullfrog" seems to be Academy's labeling. So the question is, is Bullfrog a proper name or is it something Academy made up for this model?
The Marines call it the Bullfrog, in a manner similar to the Navy referring to the S-3 Viking as the "Hoover," and the Air Force referring to the F-105D Thunderchief as the "Thud."
I believe the CH-46 acquired the nick of Bullfrog way back when, when they were painted green.
Don H.
I think it has to do with the licence costs. When using the "bullfrog" the most likely found a way to minimize the costs for licence. I good call as the american manifacturs fail to see the PR in the hobby. Do it the Airbus way and pay for the development of the plastic kits...
//André
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The original CH-46 with the small stubwings(Not the Academy version) was nicknamed un-officially by Marines the "Frog" because of it's appearance when resting on the deck. If you are to look at the CH-46 from most angles on the ground, it resembles a frog. When they were initially delivered to the USMC, they were in an overall Marine Green scheme.
During one of it's many service life upgrades, the stubwings were enlarged to increase fuel capacity. Because the stubbies are bigger than the original version, it's referred to as a "Bullfrog"
Vic Duniec Frog Driver
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