美国陆军目前已接收了6架Block II版本的“支奴干”直升机。近日，美陆军再次签署了第六批次生产合同，追加订购6架波音CH-47F Block II“支奴干”，使其对该增强型号的总订单量达到24架。
波音公司于4月15日宣布了这项价值3.24亿美元的最新合同。波音国防、太空与安全业务副总裁兼货运项目经理希瑟·麦克布莱恩表示：“持续的生产合同反映了陆军对CH-47F Block II的信心，它是各领域、各种行动中应对挑战性环境后勤保障的关键力量。”
目前已有6架Block II直升机交付美陆军，用于支持部署前的相关活动。波音公司透露，在第三批次Block II飞机交付后，陆军正准备在不晚于2028年中期完成首支部队的装备工作。
“支奴干”的最新生产标准引入了多项改进，包括：
PROCUREMENT
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.