There are very few helicopters in the world that can do what the Chinook does. This military beast is known to have pulled off some seriously impressive stunts over the years. And one of the most ...
The U.S. Army is actively studying a replacement for its CH-47 Chinook, but it's not in a rush to retire the iconic military helicopter just yet. Known for its tandem-rotor design, massive payload, ...
Military enthusiasts would agree that the CH-47 Chinook is one of the most iconic military helicopters ever. This twin-engine, tandem-rotor aircraft was the result of a 1956 U.S. Army push to replace ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army said Tuesday it has grounded its fleet of about 400 Chinook cargo helicopters after fuel leaks caused a “small number” of engine fires. Army spokeswoman Cynthia Smith said ...
Aircrews and maintenance personnel with the 5th Battalion, 159th General Support Aviation (5th, 159th) Battalion of Fort Eustis, Va., brought four CH-47 Chinook helicopters to support training in the ...
Sierra Army Depot personnel recently processed more than 300 Soldier uniforms that were delivered in March by Chinook helicopters as part of an effort to enhance unit readiness. It was the first time ...
ALL RIGHT, PETE, THANK YOU. THE FIGHT OVER THE METRO HAPPENED TODAY. A CONVOY OF CHINOOK HELICOPTERS DID A FINAL FLIGHT AROUND KANSAS CITY. NEWSCHOPPER 9 WAS THERE AS THE LAST MILITARY AVIATION UNIT ...
The CH-47 Chinook helicopter can hold 2,300 gallons of water at a time and takes only 40 seconds to fully refill its tank, making it a major advantage in fighting Central Coast fires. Izzy Romero is ...
Developed by the now-defunct Vertol Aircraft Corporation (now part of Boeing), the CH-47 Chinook was designed in response to a United States Army requirement for a heavy-lift helicopter that was ...