The CH-47F Block II Chinook is powered by cutting-edge technologies — including redesigned fuel tanks, a strengthened fuselage and an enhanced drivetrain.
The U.S. Army with intentions to continue the modernization of its heavy-lift helicopter fleet has placed an order for two more Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinooks and long lead funding for additional aircraft. The CH-47F Block II Chinook is powered by cutting-edge technologies — including redesigned fuel tanks, a strengthened fuselage and an enhanced drivetrain. The U.S. Army in 2021 had signed a $136 million contract with Boeing for the first four CH-47F Block II aircraft. The deliveries for which began production in April 2022.
The Lot 2 order is valued at $63 million which brings the total number of aircraft under contract to six. A separate Lot 3 advance procurement contract with Boeing is valued at $29 million.
“Modernizing the Chinook for our Army customer is a priority,” said Ken Eland, vice president and H-47 program manager, Boeing. “CH-47F Block II improves readiness, limits future sustainment costs and provides commonality across the fleet. We’re dedicated to making CH-47F Block II the best option for the Army’s heavy lift mission, now and well into the future.”
Boeing’s H-47 Chinook Block II reflects upon a 60-year partnership with the U.S. Army. Boeing has already delivered over 1,000 Chinooks to the U.S. Army and continues to support the modernization of the helicopter to meet evolving needs. The U.S. Army and 19 allied countries around the globe rely on the Chinook for its multi-mission capabilities including equipment and troop transport, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
