The all-weather, medium-lift CH-47A Chinook was powered initially by Lycoming T55-L-5 engines rated at 2,200 horsepower (1,640 kW), which were replaced by the T55-L-7 rated at 2,650 hp (1,980 kW) engines or T55-L-7C engines rated at 2,850 hp (2,130 kW).

ACH-47A Guns-A-Go-Go “This small piece of metal is all that remains of “CO$T OF LIVING” after her fatal crash on May 5th, 1967 near Bong Son, Vietnam. Luckily, someone had the foresight to hack the Go-Go patch out of the forward crown and bring it home to the Army Aviation Museum.”

A CH-47A Chinook helicopter, from the U.S. Army's 228th Assault Support Helicopter Battalion (ASHB) - "Winged Warriors", lifts a load of ammunition for 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) troops at An Khe, South Vietnam, on 11 April 1966. A total of …

Jan 6, 2021 · Four armed/armored ACH-47A Chinooks were specially built for the U.S. Army by Boeing Vertol in late 1965. Three of the four aircraft were originally fielded in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) for a six month temporary duty (TDY) test period assigned to the newly formed 53rd Aviation Detachment.

The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is an American twin-engine, tandem rotor, heavy-lift helicopter developed by American rotorcraft company Vertol and manufactured by Boeing Vertol (later known as Boeing...

Aug 30, 2021 · On August 16, 1962 the first Boeing Vertol CH-47A Chinook rotorcraft was delivered to the U.S. Army. A significant milestone in tandem rotor helicopter development, the CH-47A was equipped with state of the art turboshaft engines producing 2,650 SHP each, drivetrain, and integrated systems.

The CH-47C was developed in 1967 in response to the U.S. Army’s request for transporting a 15,000 lb. (6,804 kg) payload a distance of 30 nm (56 km) radius on a 95oF (35oC) day at 4000 ft. (1,219 m). Powered by T55-l-11 engines and had a gross weight capability of …

Sep 16, 2017 · Boeing CH-47A Chinook helicopter 64-13149 - "Easy Money". As of today, this airframe is 59.31 years old. Aircraft 64-13149, "Easy Money", in the Republic of Vietnam. 64-13149, Boeing build number B-121, was a ACH-47A helicopter. The U.S. Army acceptance date was 30 November 1965.

June 2022 - Germany has selected the Boeing CH-47 as its next heavy-lift platform to succeed an aging stock of Sikorsky CH-53G lifters. The Air Force seeks sixty airframes. Power & Performance

The first fully-equipped Army Chinook, designated the CH-47A, entered service in August 1962 with a gross weight of 33,000 pounds. The Chinook is the U.S. Army’s only heavy-lift cargo helicopter supporting combat and other missions.