AIRCRAFT PROGRAM

A medium to heavy-lift helicopter primarily for cargo - transport of troops, weapons, equipment and fuels but also humanitarian missions.

Powered by two rear mounted turboshaft Honeywell engines connected by drive shafts to two, counter-rotating, 3 blade rotors made from composite materials with tapered tips to increase stability and enhance handling capabilities. Designed for advanced cargo capability with rear loading ramp, three underslung external cargo hooks and large internal space for freight or up to 55 troops.

2 pilots in advanced digital cockpit face LCD displays and dual, digital automatic flight controls. Jumps seats for 1 or 2 support crew.

Chinooks serve the defence forces in 19 countries.

Type variants

Variant	Launch/First flight	Production end
Boeing CH-47D	1976 / 1979	2021	Variant with modernised engines compared to prior models.
Boeing CH-47J	1986 / 1986		Japanese variant for JGSDF and JASDF, includes upgraded CH-47JA variant.
Boeing CH-47F	2001 / 2001		Upgraded CH-47D variant.
Boeing MH-47G	2002 / 2002		Special Operations variant, includes prior variants MH-47D/E.

Recent news

• 16/06/2026:  Press Release:  Cendry Capital launches aerospace and defence platform anchored by rotorcraft manufacturer VAERO
• 16/03/2026:  Press Release:  U.S. Army contracts Elbit America for rotorcraft Heads Up Displays
• 05/01/2026:  Press Release:  Mobix Labs powers up U.S. defense operations: veteran defense GM takes the helm; bigger military-approved facility expansion planned
• 10/11/2025:  Press Release:  HEICO Corporation to acquire storied aviation and defense company
• 19/09/2025:  Press Release:  Radia announces WindRunner for Defense: redefining air mobility with a new class of outsized-volume air cargo

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