The CH-47D Chinook is the U.S. Army’s primary heavy troop and supply transport aircraft. Originally fielded in the Vietnam War, the CH-47 has undergone a series up upgrades to increase lift and ...

Boeing says it has won a $240 million contract to upgrade five more Chinook helicopters for the U.S. Army Special Operations ...

The helicopter can be used for ... 47E capabilities with the addition of the CAAS cockpit and enhanced aircraft survivability equipment. With Chinook fleet growth, the 160th SOAR will add a ...

Throughout last year, aircrew members from the 6th General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB), 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, ...

Although not a heavy helicopter ... s longevity. The Chinook has evolved over the decades, with the latest CH-47F variant incorporating advanced avionics, digitized cockpit controls, and enhanced ...