The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a tandem-rotor helicopter originally developed by American rotorcraft company Vertol and now manufactured by Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter that is among the heaviest lifting Western helicopters.

2017年9月16日 · Chu Lai - The Boeing CH-47 operating in the Republic of Vietnam. On final approach to East runway at Chu Lai, landing to the south. The 178th Assault Support Helicopter Company (ASHC) - "Boxcar" ramp and flight line can be seen at far end of runway on left. Closer view of 178th ASHC ramp and flight line.

2021年1月6日 · A Boeing-Vertol CH-47 Chinook arrives on board the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Hancock (CVA-19) during "Operation Frequent Wind", the evacuation of South Vietnam, in April 1975. The CH-47 was most probably from the Vietnam Air Force, although it wears the tail code "YH" of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 (HMH-463), which was based on ...

2023年4月28日 · An American Boeing CH-47 Chinook transporting cargo in Vietnam, August, 1966. Next to the Huey, the twin-rotor Chinook is one of the most recognizable helicopters from the Vietnam War.

Boeing CH-47 Chinook - Unit Histories. On approach to Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam, circa 1970 - 1971. Click-N-Go on the links below to read some history of the units that operated Chinooks. If you have any information that you would like to contribute to the documentation of the history of the Chinook helicopter, please send us an email.

2021年1月6日 · Four armed/armored ACH-47A Chinooks were specially built for the U.S. Army by Boeing Vertol in late 1965. Three of the four aircraft were originally fielded in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) for a six month temporary duty (TDY) test period assigned to the newly formed 53rd Aviation Detachment.

The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is an American twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter. Its top speed of 170 knots (196 mph, 315 km/h) is faster than contemporary utility and attack helicopters of the 1960s.

2022年11月30日 · In Vietnam the CH-47 was mostly used to transport artillery, troops, and supplies. The CH-47 could carry equipment in the cabin or as an underslung load. The first CH-47s used in the...

2017年4月21日 · More powerful CH-47Bs arrived in 1968, followed just a few months later by CH-47Cs. Both enjoyed greater horsepower, an improved transmission and strengthened fuselages. Their 10-ton cargo capacity proved a boon to commanders. At the war’s peak, the Army had 21 Chinook companies in Vietnam.

The all-weather, medium-lift CH-47A Chinook entered service in Vietnam with the 1st Cavalry Division in late 1965. The CH-47A was powered initially by Lycoming T55-L-5 engines rated at 2,200 horsepower (1,640 kW) but then replaced by the T55-L-7 rated at 2,650 hp (1,980 kW) engines or T55-L-7C engines rated at 2,850 hp (2,130 kW).