The Chinook has a triple hook system, which provides stability to large external loads or the capacity for multiple external loads. Additionally, the helicopter is equipped with a suite of countermeasure systems, which could include one or more of the following: a missile approach warner, jammers, radar warner, and chaff and flare dispensers. Three machine guns can be mounted on the helicopter, two in the crew door on the starboard side and one window-mounted on the port side. The communications suite includes jam resistant HF and UHF radio systems and the helicopter is equipped with an Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogator. The Chinook’s cockpit accommodates two pilots and an observer. The MH-47E is the Special Forces variant of the Chinook and will be remanufactured to the MH-47G. An upgrade program exists to remanufacture 300 of the current fleet of 425 CH-47D’s to the CH-47F standard.
Army standard and features composite rotor blades, an improved electrical system, modularized hydraulics, triple cargo hooks, avionics and communication improvements, and more powerful engines that can handle a 19,500 lb load – nearly twice the Chinook’s original lift capacity. Originally fielded in the Vietnam War, the CH-47 has undergone a series up upgrades to increase lift and airworthiness in combat environments.īeginning in 1982 and ending in 1994, all CH-47A, B and C models were upgraded to the CH-47D version, which remains the U.S. Army’s primary heavy troop and supply transport aircraft. Sling-Load Capacity: 26,000 lb center hook
Troop Capacity: 36 (33 troops plus 3 crew members)
Propulsion: 2x Lycoming T55-GA-714A turboshaft Categories Military Aircraft Army Aircraft Army Helicopters Helicopters Transport Aircraft Army Equipment
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