For the last two decades, the CH-47 Chinook has dominated the counterinsurgency environment. Maneuver commanders value the platform for its versatility — not only as a cargo platform, but also as an ...

From the jungles of Vietnam to the mountains of Afghanistan, the CH-47 Chinook has carried soldiers, vehicles, and hope through war and disaster. Its twin rotors and unstoppable lift made it the ...

The fact that the CH-47 has been in operation for 60 years—and remains one of the Army’s most effective helicopters—speaks to its significance. With an unmistakable silhouette, the Boeing CH-47 ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Army Reserve’s Bravo Company 7-158th, which flies the CH-47 Chinook helicopters out of Gardner, Kansas, had a final farewell flight over Kansas City this past weekend. The final ...

The UK has performed a first test flight of a Boeing CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter equipped with a new infrared suppression system installed to boost the platform’s survivability. “By reducing ...

Boeing's CH-47 Chinook is one of the oldest and most recognizable helicopters operated by the U.S. Military, thanks to its obvious tandem-rotor design. Besides being known for its striking looks, the ...

Named after the Native American tribe from the Pacific Northwest of the United States, the Chinook helicopter is often regarded as one of America's most iconic military aircraft. The Chinook first ...

The UK is to get 14 new CH-47 Chinook ER helicopters, which will be similar in appearance to the ‘fat tank' Chinook HC5 variant (pictured) already in RAF service. (Janes/Patrick Allen) Boeing has ...

In a significant milestone for British military aviation, the Royal Air Force (RAF) has successfully tested the launch of First Person View (FPV) drones from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter. The trial, ...

First flown in 1961 and officially entering service in 1962, the CH-47 Chinook was built for power and durability. With twin gas turbine engines and a unique tandem-rotor design, it changed how armies ...

The Spanish Army's Airmobile Forces (FAMET) experienced a very special day this Tuesday: the arrival of a new CH-47F Chinook. The delivery ceremony for the new helicopter was held at the Helicopter ...

For over 60 years, the CH-47 Chinook’s twin-rotor design has made it a vital heavy-lift helicopter in military and disaster operations. For over 60 years, the CH-47 Chinook has been the backbone of ...