Saturday, July 26, 2025
LBNN
  • Business
  • Markets
  • Politics
  • Crypto
  • Finance
  • Energy
  • Technology
  • Taxes
  • Creator Economy
  • Wealth Management
  • Documentaries
No Result
View All Result
LBNN

US Army Accepts First Chinook Block II From Boeing

Simon Osuji by Simon Osuji
July 4, 2024
in Military & Defense
0
US Army Accepts First Chinook Block II From Boeing
0
SHARES
3
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


Boeing has delivered the first of 465 CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift aircraft to the US Army as part of a modernization effort signed in 2017.

The ongoing Block II upgrade encompasses drivetrain improvements, a reinforced airframe and fuel system, and enhanced payload compatibility for future mission requirements.

Boeing wrote that the project addresses aircraft sustainment, enabling minimal repairs to increase the vehicle’s availability.

The firm initiated the final assembly of the first Chinook in 2018. The maiden flight of the Block II production fuselage was held in April 2024.

“The CH-47F Block II provides capability improvements allowing the US Army to lift more, fly farther and maintain their aircraft better than ever before,” Boeing Cargo Program Manager and VP Heather McBryan stated.

“This modernization program enables the battle-tested Chinook to play a key role in multi-domain operations going forward.”

‘Strategically Responsive’

The Chinook Block II has a length of 51.2 feet (15.88 meters), a rotor diameter of 60 feet (18.29 meters), and a fuel capacity of 1,080 gallons (4,088 liters).

It is powered by a twin Honeywell T55 engine with approximately 4,800 horsepower each for a maximum speed of 187.6 miles (203 kilometers) per hour, a mission radius of 165 nautical miles (305.5 kilometers), and an altitude of 20,000 feet (6,096 meters).

Related posts

Pentagon unaffected by latest Microsoft hack, tech chief says

Pentagon unaffected by latest Microsoft hack, tech chief says

July 26, 2025
Pentagon will ‘open the door’ to more companies for next major cloud contract

Pentagon will ‘open the door’ to more companies for next major cloud contract

July 26, 2025

The Block II design has a gross weight of 54,000 pounds (24,493.9 kilograms) and payload capacity of 27,700 pounds (12,564.5 kilograms).

“As the Army’s Heavy Lift platform of tomorrow, the CH-47F Block II provides increased capability while continuing support of the Army’s requirement to remain strategically responsive across the full spectrum of operations,” US Army Cargo Helicopters Deputy Project Manager Viva Kelly explained during the first CH-47F Block II’s arrival.



Source link

Previous Post

Is It Too Late To Buy Nvidia? Ex-Morgan Stanley VP Weighs In

Next Post

A US agency focused on foreign disinformation could shut down after the election

Next Post
A US agency focused on foreign disinformation could shut down after the election

A US agency focused on foreign disinformation could shut down after the election

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

RECOMMENDED NEWS

How to Create Images With ChatGPT’s New Dall-E 3 Integration

How to Create Images With ChatGPT’s New Dall-E 3 Integration

2 years ago
Germany Considering 105 Additional Leopard 2 A8 Tanks

Germany Considering 105 Additional Leopard 2 A8 Tanks

1 year ago
Air Force weighs future of Osprey as months-long grounding continues

Air Force weighs future of Osprey as months-long grounding continues

1 year ago
UK Prime Minister ends Rwandan deportation scheme

UK Prime Minister ends Rwandan deportation scheme

1 year ago

POPULAR NEWS

  • Ghana to build three oil refineries, five petrochemical plants in energy sector overhaul

    Ghana to build three oil refineries, five petrochemical plants in energy sector overhaul

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • When Will SHIB Reach $1? Here’s What ChatGPT Says

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Top 10 African countries with the highest GDP per capita in 2025

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • The world’s top 10 most valuable car brands in 2025

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Global ranking of Top 5 smartphone brands in Q3, 2024

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

© 2023 LBNN - All rights reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Markets
  • Crypto
  • Economics
    • Manufacturing
    • Real Estate
    • Infrastructure
  • Finance
  • Energy
  • Creator Economy
  • Wealth Management
  • Taxes
  • Telecoms
  • Military & Defense
  • Careers
  • Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Investigative journalism
  • Art & Culture
  • Documentaries
  • Quizzes
    • Enneagram quiz
  • Newsletters
    • LBNN Newsletter
    • Divergent Capitalist

© 2023 LBNN - All rights reserved.