Boeing CH-47 Chinook

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06 Jun 2026 · © AviatorShots81

Boeing CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter on public display; note tandem rotors and cargo ramp.

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Aircraft

CH-47 Chinook CH47

Standard military camouflage

D-480

Registration

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

SONY ILCE-7M4 FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 86.0

Great detail and color on the Chinook, but the crowd and fencing slightly distract from the subject's impact.

Location

Rostock-Laage Airport

RLG/ETNL

53.9182, 12.2783

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Rostock-Laage Airport RLG

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Aviation History

The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is one of the most iconic and widely used heavy-lift helicopters in military operations worldwide since its introduction in the early 1960s. Used in Vietnam, Gulf conflicts, and modern theaters by many countries.

Fleet Rarity

The Chinook is quite common for a heavy-lift helicopter, still in active military production and service globally.

Record Flights

Notable for airlifts in war and disaster relief worldwide, including record troop and cargo lifts for helicopters.

Safety & Events

Many individual examples have been involved in high-profile rescue, combat, or evacuation missions, but the model is also well known for its reliability and versatility.

Future Outlook

Active; likely to remain in service for many years due to continual upgrades and large operator base.

Specifications

2 × Honeywell T55-GA-714A turboshaft engines

Engine

No fixed wings; rotor diameter: 18.29 m (60 ft)

Wingspan

15.46 m (50 ft 9 in)

Length

741 km (460 mi, 400 nmi) with standard tanks

Range

291 km/h (181 mph, 157 knots)

Speed

Up to 55 troops or 10,886 kg (24,000 lb) of cargo

Capacity

22,680 kg (50,000 lb)

MTOW

5.68 m (18 ft 7.5 in)

Height

Each engine rated at 3,529 kW (4,733 shp)

Thrust

Not rated under ICAO civil noise standards

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