CH-47F Block II Chinook

The CH‑47F Block II Chinook is the latest evolution of Boeing’s legendary tandem‑rotor heavy‑lift helicopter, first introduced in the early 1960s as the CH‑47A. Over six decades the type has been continuously upgraded, and the Block II program, launched in 2011, delivers the most capable version yet. It incorporates a strengthened airframe, new composite rotor blades and upgraded avionics, including a digital glass cockpit, Health and Usage Monitoring System, and Fly‑by‑Wire flight‑control enhancements. The powerplant is a pair of Honeywell T55‑GO‑714A turboshaft engines, each delivering 4,868 shaft‑horsepower, giving the aircraft a maximum take‑off weight of 54,000 lb and the ability to lift up to 24,000 lb internally or externally. Modular Mission Packages enable rapid reconfiguration for troop transport, cargo resupply, medical evacuation, and special‑operations missions. The CH‑47F Block II’s reliability and payload capacity have made it indispensable to the U.S. Army and allied forces, supporting combat, humanitarian relief, and disaster‑response operations worldwide. Its advanced diagnostics and reduced maintenance footprint extend mission‑ready time, cementing the Chinook’s status as a cornerstone of modern vertical‑lift aviation and a benchmark for heavy‑lift rotorcraft performance.

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CH-47F Block II Chinook

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