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The CH-47 Chinook is a tandem rotor, heavy-lift helicopter developed by Boeing Vertol. Known for its distinctive twin rotors, it is capable of transporting troops, artillery, equipment, and cargo in support of military and humanitarian missions.
The Chinook can carry up to 55 troops or 12,000 pounds of cargo and has a maximum speed of 170 knots. It is also equipped with defensive armament, including door-mounted M240 or M134 miniguns operated by door gunners, providing protective fire for the helicopter and its occupants during operations.
Interesting Facts:
- High Capacity: The Chinook can transport up to three fully-equipped Humvees. Or a single M198 howitzer, showcasing its substantial lifting power.
- The Chinook, entering service in the 1960s, proved its worth in various conflicts, both in combat and non-combat roles.