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CH-47 Chinook
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is an American twin-engine, tandem-rotor, heavy-lift helicopter developed by Boeing. It is among the heaviest lifting Western helicopters.
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FABRICANTE
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INFO DE PRODUCCIÓN
COST$38.5 million
INTRODUCED1962
UNITS BUILT1,200+
FIRST FLIGHT1961
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
CH-47 Chinook - Boeing / Leonardo (formerly Finmeccanica)
VENTAJAS
- Heaviest lift capacity of any Western military helicopter
- Tandem rotor design provides excellent stability and hover capability
- Can sling-load artillery pieces, vehicles, and supplies
- Critical for mountain and high-altitude operations (Afghanistan proven)
- Block II upgrade with new drivetrain and fuel system
DESVENTAJAS
- Large target profile; vulnerable in contested airspace
- High operating and maintenance cost
- Tandem rotor system is complex to maintain
- No planned replacement; expected to serve until 2060s
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW3 (2 Pilots + Loadmaster)
RANGE741 Km
ENGINES2× Honeywell T55-GA-714A (4,733 Shp Each)
CAPACITY33–55 Troops
MAX SPEED315 Km/H
PAYLOAD SLING12,700 Kg (External Sling)
PAYLOAD INTERNAL10,886 Kg
FAMILIA DE ARMAS1 VARIANTE
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