On Monday, the first updated Chinook helicopter rolled off the assembly line at the Boeing Ridley plant, writes Pete Bannan ...

The Boeing Company BA recently secured a modification contract to remanufacture Block I CH-47F Chinook helicopter into Block II. The award is expected to be completed by Dec. 31, 2026. Valued at $ ...

The helicopter can be used for parachute insertion, fast rope insertion and water insertion of special operations troops. In 1995 Boeing completed ... With Chinook fleet growth, the 160th SOAR ...

Introduced in 1962 by Boeing, 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, the Army uses ...

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 ...

BA] will present its advanced defense and security capabilities and services at the International Defense Exhibition and ...

a Boeing spokesperson told Janes on 9 January 2025. The Block II Chinook includes structural and design improvements to support future upgrades. Block II helicopters also incorporate redesigned ...

India has spent over $1.5 billion for 15 Chinook helicopters. It is a modern, multi-mission capable helicopter that can lift 11 tonnes and 45 troops. Indian Air Force on Monday formally inducted ...

The company has also been selected to supply rugged military USB connectors for the Chinook helicopter, built to endure extreme conditions while ensuring secure and reliable data transfer.

Two families had a surprise encounter with a Chinook helicopter while on a bike ride in the Peak District. Damien Gaunt was cycling near Derwent Reservoir on Tuesday when he saw military personnel ...