The CH-47 Chinook has been in use by the U.S. Army since the Vietnam War, which was around 60 years ago. Does it still make ...

Beginning in 1982 and ending in 1994, all CH-47A, B and C models were upgraded to the CH-47D version, which remains the U.S. Army standard and features composite rotor blades, an improved ...

When considering the history of American military helicopters, arguably no other aircraft has had the longevity of Boeing's CH-47 Chinook. Iconic for its distinctive long-body design, the U.S ...

Gary Roush, Pilot, CH-47A You could see Nui Ba Den [Black Virgin Mountain] for over 100 miles from every direction. It was the most prominent feature in the III Corps [Mekong Delta] region.

Witnesses of the crash on Aug. 18, 1971, said the twin‐engine Boeing CH‐47A Chinook exploded in mid-air before plunging about (180 meters) 600 feet to the ground. The helicopter’s crew of ...

In 1969, the Army and then-Boeing Vertol entered into a partnership to improve upon their cargo helicopter fleet, and thus the BV-347 was borne from a CH-47A Chinook that was provided by the Army ...

The engine's starring role, however, is aboard Boeing's CH-47A and MH-47 rotorcraft, known as the Chinook. The heavy-lift Chinook that has served the Army consistently, as well as international ...

Witnesses of the Aug. 18, 1971 crash said the twin‐engine Boeing CH‐47A Chinook exploded in mid-air before plunging about (180 meters) 600 feet to the ground. The helicopter's crew of four and ...

He worked in all leadership positions involving the CH-47A, B, C, D and now F models. With retirement, he entered the civilian workforce as an AMCOM LAR. "I felt the LAR program is the best way ...