MH-47 Chinook

— -- The MH-47 Chinook is a twin-turbine, tandem-rotor, heavy-lift transport helicopter modified to support special operations missions. The helicopter is used to move troops and supplies on special operations missions. It has multiple configurations.

Primary function: Transport helicopter

Manufacturer: Boeing.

Power plant: Two Textron Lycoming T55-L712 engines

Length: 51 feet

Speed: Top speed 184 mph (Sea level)

Payload: Up to 19,100 pounds

Range: Up to 2,000 nautical miles depending on version

Cockpit Crew: Three

Cabin Crew: Up to 33

Armament: 7.62mm door-mounted machine gun

Date deployed: 1962

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