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CH-47D/F

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CH-47D/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-speed, high-altitude, and heavy-load operations in various environments.

Specifications

TypeHelicopter
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerBoeing Rotorcraft Systems
Introduced1982
StatusIn service
Speed315 km/h
Range740 km
Crew3
Weight22.68 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

CountryQuantityConfidence
Egypt19confirmed

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