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CH-47C+/F
Helicopterconfirmed
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
| Type | Helicopter |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Introduced | 2007 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 315 km/h |
| Range | 741 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weight | 22.68 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
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 28 | confirmed |
| Japan | 41 | confirmed |
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