Boeing CH-47 Chinook

02 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

A unique shot featuring both a military tandem-rotor helicopter and a modern general aviation single-engine prop plane (Cirrus SR22, reg: N448AR) in one frame.

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Aircraft

CH-47 Chinook CH47

Military (standard tan/green)

N448AR

Registration

Airline

U.S. Army (or U.S. military)

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

iPhone

Insights

Aviation History

The CH-47 Chinook is a heavy-lift tandem rotor transport helicopter in service since the early 1960s, known for its versatility and longevity with US and allied military forces worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Common among militaries, rare in civilian or non-display aviation.

Record Flights

Has operated on extreme altitude and endurance missions; used by numerous militaries for high-altitude and heavy-lift tasks.

Safety & Events

Frequent involvement in large-scale deployments, disaster relief, and combat support missions globally.

Future Outlook

Ongoing upgrades; likely to serve in militaries for at least another decade.

Specifications

2 × Honeywell T55-GA-714A turboshaft

Engine

N/A (rotor diameter: 18.29 m)

Wingspan

15.46 m

Length

741 km

Range

291 km/h

Speed

Up to 55 troops or 10,886 kg internal cargo

Capacity

22,680 kg

MTOW

5.68 m

Height

Each engine: 3,529 kW (4,733 shp)

Thrust

N/A (military helicopter—not certified civilian ICAO noise standard)

Noise

The helicopter is distant, so certain livery details and serial numbers are not visible.