Chinook

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The CH-47 Chinook is a military heavy lift helicopter used by the United States Army.

Link to Wikipedia Article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CH-47

Appearances:

Chapter 30 - The military helicopter that Victor and Saul observed dropping off and picking up the military recon team in LA.


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General Info:

Crew: 3 (pilot, co-pilot, flight engineer)
Capacity: 30-55 troops depending on configuration
Length: 98 ft, 10 in.
Rotor diameter: 60 ft.
Height: 18 ft, 11 in.
Empty weight: 23,400 lb
Max takeoff weight: 26,680 lb
Rotor system: Dual 3 Blades

Performance

Maximum speed:193 mph
Range:450 mi



Originally developed in the 1960s, it was used extensively in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Extensively upgraded over time, with new versions still in production.
Primary user is the United States Army.
MH-47 is a special variant equipped with precision navigation equipment, used to transport special forces.


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