Boeing CH-47 Chinook - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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.
ACH-47A Guns-A-Go-Go - United States Army Aviation Museum
WEBACH-47A Guns-A-Go-Go “This small piece of metal is all that remains of “CO$T OF LIVING” after her fatal crash on May 5th, 1967 near Bong Son, Vietnam. Luckily, someone had the foresight to hack the Go-Go patch out of the forward crown and bring it home to the Army Aviation Museum.”
Boeing's ACH-47A Chinook helicopter - Guns A Go-Go.
WEBJan 6, 2021 · Four armed/armored ACH-47A Chinooks were specially built for the U.S. Army by Boeing Vertol in late 1965. Three of the four aircraft were originally fielded in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) for a six month temporary duty (TDY) test period assigned to the newly formed 53rd Aviation Detachment.
Boeing CH-47 Chinook - Helis.com
WEBThe CH-47C was developed in 1967 in response to the U.S. Army’s request for transporting a 15,000 lb. (6,804 kg) payload a distance of 30 nm (56 km) radius on a 95oF (35oC) day at 4000 ft. (1,219 m). Powered by T55-l-11 engines and had a gross weight capability of 46,000 lbs. (20,865 kg).
The Boeing CH-47 Chinook: A Helicopter, A Hero, A Historic Icon
WEBOct 3, 2023 · The Boeing CH-47 Chinook revolutionized how armies around the world looked at troop mobility and tactical supply missions: Rapid Troop Movement : With its unmatched lift capacity, the Chinook enabled swift movement of large troop contingents, providing significant advantages in theaters of operation.
H-47 Chinook - The Boeing Company
WEBBoeing’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.
Boeing CH-47 Chinook - Military Factory
WEBJun 8, 2022 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Boeing CH-47 Chinook Medium-Lift, Tandem Rotor Transport Helicopter including pictures.
Official CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Guide (2021) - Billings Flying …
WEBAug 30, 2021 · On August 16, 1962 the first Boeing Vertol CH-47A Chinook rotorcraft was delivered to the U.S. Army. A significant milestone in tandem rotor helicopter development, the CH-47A was equipped with state of the art turboshaft engines producing 2,650 SHP each, drivetrain, and integrated systems.
Boeing CH-47 Chinook Military Helicopter - Military Machine
WEBJan 1, 2020 · The CH-47 Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter produced by Boeing and named for the Chinook tribe of Native Americans. Since its inception, the CH-47 aircraft has served in nearly every major theater of conflict and participated in humanitarian aid missions in Africa and Haiti amongst others.
CH-47 Chinook - Military Aircraft - Federation of American …
WEBThe CH-47A, first delivered for use in Vietnam in 1962, is a tandem-rotor medium transport helicopter. The Chinook's primary mission is moving artillery, ammunition, personnel, amd supplies on the battlefield.
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