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.

The H-47 Chinook is the heavy-lift helicopter of choice for the U.S. Army and 20 international operators. It is an advanced, multi-mission, tandem rotor helicopter, proven in cargo and troop transport, search and rescue, casualty evacuation, special operations, humanitarian and disaster relief, and more.

Jul 3, 2024 · Boeing has delivered the first of 465 CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift aircraft to the US Army as part of a modernization effort signed in 2017. The ongoing Block II upgrade encompasses drivetrain improvements, a reinforced airframe and fuel system, and enhanced payload compatibility for future mission requirements.

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...

On July 2, 2024, Boeing delivered the first CH-47F Block II Chinook tandem-rotor helicopter to the US Army, marking the start of an upgrade program for up to 465 Chinooks in the Army’s fleet to the Block II configuration.

First of 352 production CH-47F rollout ceremony held June 2006 with first unit IOC achieved August 2007. As of December 2012, 220 CH-47F Chinooks have been delivered to the US Army with a 464 total ordered.

Mar 27, 2024 · Boeing will soon deliver the first CH-47F Chinook Block II helicopter to the US Army - the heavy-lifter chopper features a wide range of design and equipment upgrades to enhance its performance.

Dec 22, 2016 · Bound for Battle, August 1965: The USS Boxer departing Mayport Naval Base, near Jacksonville, Florida, enroute to the Republic of Vietnam with a deck full of the newly formed 1st Cavalry Division's aircraft. The USS Boxer carried 1,200 personnel, 205 helicopters and 6 airplanes to the combat zone.

Dec 15, 2024 · The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is among the heaviest-lifting helicopters in the US Army. Developed in the late 1950s, the original variant first flew in September 1961 and was introduced to service a year later in 1962.

Sep 24, 2020 · Chinook Cargo Helicopter CH-47F The CH-47F Chinook is the Army’s only heavy-lift cargo helicopter supporting combat and other critical operations. The CH-47F has a suite of improved features...