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Boeing CH-47F Chinook Heavy-Lift Cargo Helicopter Family

The Boeing CH-47F Chinook is the U.S. Army heavy-lift cargo helicopter for combat and non-combat operations, tactical transport, aerial sustainment, medical evacuation, search and rescue, disaster relief, and aircraft recovery. The Army distinguishes Block I and Block II capability while retaining a 36-person capacity and a minimum three-person crew.

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Identity

Aliases
CH-47F ChinookChinookH-47 ChinookCH-47F Block II
Family Name
Boeing CH-47F Chinook
Full Name
Boeing CH-47F Chinook Heavy-Lift Cargo Helicopter Family
Roles
militarycargoutilitysearch_and_rescueair_ambulance
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
rotorcraft
Crew Capacity
3
Max Speed Kph
296
Max Takeoff Mass Kg
22,680
Operating Modes
land
Passenger Capacity
36
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
vtol
Description
The Boeing CH-47F Chinook is the U.S. Army heavy-lift cargo helicopter for combat and non-combat operations, tactical transport, aerial sustainment, medical evacuation, search and rescue, disaster relief, and aircraft recovery. The Army distinguishes Block I and Block II capability while retaining a 36-person capacity and a minimum three-person crew.
Dimensions
Height M
5.77
Length M
15.47
Rotor Diameter M
18.29
Width M
3.78
Manufacturer
Propulsion Configurations
  • Entries
    • Nested value
    Name
    CH-47F T55-GA-714A installation

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Creation Time
August 15, 2026 at 20:06:34 UTC
Updated Time
August 15, 2026 at 20:06:34 UTC