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 CH-47D Chinook is the U.S. Army’s primary heavy troop and supply transport aircraft. Originally fielded in the Vietnam War, the CH-47 has undergone a series up upgrades to increase lift and...

Feb 3, 2020 · Two Royal Air Force Chinook CH-47 helicopters from 27 Sqn, RAF Odiham located in Hampshire (UK), deployed to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Arizona, USA to take part in a twice-a-year training a development programme known as WTI.

The CH-47D Chinook was a central element in U.S. Army operations in the Persian Gulf War. In February of 1982 the CH-47D model first took to the air and this model incorporated uprated engines with slightly reduced hauling capabilities.

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.

Sep 1, 2021 · The US Army’s 397 CH-47D helicopters were upgraded to CH-47F standard. The low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract for seven systems was signed in January 2003. The first CH-47F Chinook helicopter was delivered in July 2004, while the 300th unit was delivered in …

Jan 7, 2021 · The CH-47D could carry twice the load of a CH-47A. The CH-47D was certified to operate at night and in nearly all weather conditions. Certain specially modified aircraft, designated as MH-47D helicopters, were equipped with an in-flight air-to-air refueling probe.

The first CH-47A Chinook for the U.S. Army entered service in 1962, and the type was widely used in Vietnam. The Chinooks were vital to many aspects of that war, including troop transport, placing artillery batteries in mountain positions inaccessible by other means, and recovering downed aircraft.

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.

The CH-47D carrys twice the load of a CH-47A and has improved performance. The CH-47D can operate at night and in nearly all weather conditions.