Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 Boeing CH-47 Block II Chinooks (Extended Range) as part of an effort to ...
The Army has no plans to retire the CH-47 Chinook—which, in multiple respects, outdoes every other helicopter in the U.S. military’s fleet.
It entered active service in the early 1960s and remains one of the primary transport heavy-lift helicopters in the Army's inventory. The CH-47 is massive, with the latest model, the Block II CH ...
After years of engineering, testing, construction, and development, the new Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift cargo helicopter is fast-approaching initial operational capability.
The CH-47 Chinook is one of the most ... the Chinook has evolved into a highly capable medium-lift platform over the decades. Although these helicopters can only hit a top speed of 180 mph ...
Deepening the modernization of its heavy rotary-wing transport capabilities, Japan’s Self-Defense Forces have officially confirmed the purchase of 17 new extended-range CH-47JA Block II ... Forces to ...
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 CH-47 ... Japan's helicopter transport capabilities by improving aircraft stability, safety, and efficiency." The Block II Chinook extended range ...
One of the main rotary-wing capabilities in service with the United States Marine Corps is the CH-53E Super Stallion heavy-lift helicopters. Recently, these aircraft had a new opportunity to ...