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CH-47C+/F

Helicopterconfirmed

CH-47C+/F

The CH-47 Chinook is a tandem-rotor, heavy-lift helicopter primarily used for troop movement, artillery placement, and battlefield resupply. Its distinctive design allows for high payload capacity and excellent stability in various flight conditions.

Specifications

TypeHelicopter
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerBoeing
Introduced2007
StatusIn service
Speed315 km/h
Range741 km
Crew3
Weight22.68 t

History

Introduced in 2007 by Boeing in the US, this model represents a modernization effort to extend the operational life and capabilities of the Chinook fleet.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States28confirmed
Japan41confirmed

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