The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a tandem-rotor helicopter originally developed by American rotorcraft company Vertol and now manufactured by Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter that is among the heaviest lifting Western helicopters.

Boeing’s H-47 Chinook Block II is powered by cutting-edge technologies - redesigned fuel tanks, a strengthened fuselage, and an improved drivetrain, all of which enable soldiers to meet today’s heavy-lift mission requirements. The Chinook Block II program positions the Army and international allies for long-term success.

The CH-47F is the Army's only heavy-lift cargo helicopter supporting critical combat and non-combat operations.

Aug 30, 2021 · With nearly 60 years of service and over 1,200 rotorcraft produced, the tandem rotor CH-47 Chinook helicopter has lasted the test of time. Originally designed for the United States Army, the CH-47 Chinook is now an integral part of international military and U.S. commercial fleets alike.

Through more than 58 years of peace and war, the Boeing Vertol CH-47 Chinook has performed as a modern army’s lifeline, a status even its builders couldn’t have envisioned when it first...

The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a multi-role, heavy-lift helicopter renowned for its robust performance and versatility in a wide range of military operations. Originally introduced in the 1960s, the Chinook has undergone several upgrades and remains a critical asset for armed forces worldwide.

Aug 31, 2022 · For more than 50 years, Chinooks have served as the Army’s heavy lift helicopter, ferrying troops and equipment around the world. Made by the Boeing Company, the CH-47s have been upgraded over...

Oct 8, 2013 · FORT EUSTIS, Va. – Flood water churned violently beneath the Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter's twin rotors as it cut through the smoky skyline. After landing on the torn but level concrete near a local community center, its ramp lowered and Soldiers began unloading much-needed supplies.

Oct 3, 2022 · US Army has ordered two more examples of the updated Block II variant of the CH-47F tandem-rotor type, with long-lead funding for additional airframes.

With a top speed of 170 knots (196 mph, 315 km/h) the helicopter is faster than contemporary utility and attack helicopters of the 1960s. The CH-47 is among the heaviest lifting Western helicopters. Its name is from the Native American Chinook people.