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The US Army has so far taken receipt of six Block II-version Chinooks US Army
The US Army has placed a Lot 6 production contract for six more Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinooks, taking its total orders for the enhanced model to 24 examples.
Valued at $324 million, the latest award was announced by the rotorcraft manufacturer on 15 April.
“Consistent production awards reflect the army’s confidence in the CH-47F Block II as a critical capability for handling logistics in challenging environments across different domains and in varying operations,” says Heather McBryan, Boeing Defense & Space’s vice-president and programme manager, cargo programmes.
Six of the Block II rotorcraft have already been delivered to the US Army, in support of pre-deployment activities.
“The army is preparing to field the first unit equipped no later than mid-2028, after delivery of the Lot 3 Block II aircraft,” Boeing says.
The Chinook’s latest production standard introduces improvements including an increased maximum take-off weight and cargo-lift capacity, plus extended-range performance.
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Author: Craig Hoyle
European Defence Editor Craig Hoyle has reported on the UK, European and international military aviation sector for 30 years, and has also been the Editor of Flight International since 2015. He joined FlightGlobal in 2003, and also compiles our annual World Air Forces directory.