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CH-47D/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-speed, high-altitude, and heavy-load operations in various environments.
Specifications
| Type | Helicopter |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Rotorcraft Systems |
| Introduced | 1982 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 315 km/h |
| Range | 740 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weight | 22.68 t |
History
Developed by Boeing Rotorcraft Systems in the US in 1982, this model was a significant upgrade program to enhance the capabilities of the existing Chinook fleet.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 19 | confirmed |
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