Boeing CH-47F Chinook
Type: Transport Helicopter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Boeing
Overview
Algeria has reportedly ordered the CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopter to augment its strategic helicopter fleet. The Chinook would provide unmatched heavy-lift capability for military logistics across Algeria's vast Saharan territory, capable of transporting artillery, armored vehicles, and troops across terrain impassable to ground vehicles.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 3-4 |
|---|---|
| range | 741 km |
| engine | 2x Honeywell T55-GA-714A turboshaft (4,168 shp each) |
| length | 30.18 m (rotors turning) |
| ceiling | 20,000 ft |
| payload | 12,700 kg |
| capacity | 33-55 troops or 24 stretchers |
| max_speed | 315 km/h |
Operators
- USA
- UK
- Australia
- Canada
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Spain
- Algeria (ordered)
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