Military forces around the world have taken advantage of emerging engine and aerodynamics technology to build these fast and ...

The Army has no plans to retire the CH-47 Chinook—which, in multiple respects, outdoes every other helicopter in the U.S.

which makes the Chinook less sensitive to changes in its center of gravity—a helpful feature for a heavy-lift helicopter flown with all different varieties of cargo. The Chinook first flew in ...

Although not a heavy helicopter, some have compared the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to the CH-47 Chinook and have found the former wanting. But that’s not a fair comparison, seeing as ...

A California National Guard pilot describes how flyers perform a firefighting mission in the battle against Los Angeles’ ...

It is a modern, multi-mission capable helicopter that can lift 11 tonnes and 45 troops. Indian Air Force on Monday formally inducted four US-made Chinook heavy-lift helicopters at Air Force ...

1382 km The MH-47 Chinook and its “E,” “D” and “G” variants are the primary heavy lift transport helicopters for the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.

The Royal Air Force is getting 14 new Chinook, one of the ... These additional helicopters will significantly enhance our existing heavy lift helicopter capability, supporting our frontline ...

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 ...

It is time to upgrade our military’s heavy-lift helicopter capabilities. The current workhorse, the CH-47 Chinook, has served our country since 1962. Despite its age, the Chinook is still the ...

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 ...