Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan secured the heavy lift capabilities of the Chinook within the RAF. Crews were daily taking the aircraft to its limits and occasionally beyond, all of which it met with ease

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing-Vertol CH-47 Chinook - СШАUSA - 1961

The UK Ministry of Defence announced in May 2023 it had invested £1.4bn to upgrade its Chinook fleet; it will add 14 new H-47 extended range (ER) heavy-lift rotorcraft in an effort to modernise its fleet. With a top speed of 300kph, the H-47(ER) will have a range of new capabilities

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing-Vertol CH-47 Chinook - СШАUSA - 1961

The Chinook is vulnerable over the battlefield and is fitted with a comprehensive self-defence suite. A CH-147F of 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, RCAF conduct live door gunner training to qualify students on the C6 machine gun in the training area of Garrison Petawawa, in February 2023

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing-Vertol CH-47 Chinook - СШАUSA - 1961

An The West’s heavy helicopter airlift capability rests on the shoulders of the Boeing Chinook and variants of the Sikorsky’s H-53 family. Both types have undergone significant upgrades since they entered service and will no doubt need further in the years to come until a new replacement type comes off the drawing board

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing-Vertol CH-47 Chinook - СШАUSA - 1961Sikorsky CH-53E / S-80 Super Stallion - СШАUSA - 1974

This image is what heavy-lift helicopters are about: the space onboard to lift sizeable loads internally or slung underneath and deliver that quickly to a ground commander. Sgt Gariepy-Levert, the loadmaster of 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, RCAF crouches on the the rear ramp of a CH-147F Chinook helicopter flying over the Nicholson Peninsula, Northwest Territories, in September 2023.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing-Vertol CH-47 Chinook - СШАUSA - 1961

The US Marine Corps accepted their first CH-53K in May 2018 during which the aircraft entered the Supportability Test Plan, the type is slated to reach full operational capability in 2029

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion - СШАUSA - 2015

The Israeli order for the CH-53K includes T408-GE-400 engines; facilities study, design, and construction; spare and repair parts; support and test equipment; publications and technical documentation; aircrew and maintenance training; US government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion - СШАUSA - 2015