Boeing CH-47 Chinook

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15 May 2026 · © Unknown

RAF CH-47 Chinook, ZA680

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Aircraft

CH-47 Chinook CH47

Military camouflage (Royal Air Force roundels visible)

Airline

Royal Air Force (military operator)

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 AF-S DX VR Nikkor 55-300mm 4.5-5.6G ED

Achievements

Heli Hero, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Nice catch of the Chinook—sharp rotors and clean profile, but some softness on the airframe edges holds it back.

Location

Cornwall Airport Newquay

NQY/EGHQ

50.4406, -4.9954

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Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY

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Aviation History

The CH-47 Chinook is a legendary heavy-lift tandem-rotor helicopter with decades of service across the world, critically important to both military logistics and humanitarian missions.

Fleet Rarity

The CH-47 Chinook is actively operated in multiple nations, with over 1,200 built and several hundred still active globally—common for a military type.

Record Flights

Flown on many long-range logistics and special forces missions; famous for its role in Afghanistan, Iraq, and disaster relief worldwide.

Safety & Events

Has been involved in notable combat rescue operations and humanitarian relief; known for being exceptionally versatile and robust in all environments.

Future Outlook

Continuous upgrades mean this type will serve for many more years; numerous Chinooks have been modernized for ongoing and future service.

Specifications

Honeywell T55-GA-714A turboshaft (typical for modern CH-47 variants)

Engine

Rotor diameter: 18.29 m

Wingspan

15.54 m

Length

741 km

Range

291 km/h

Speed

Up to 33–55 troops or 10,886 kg cargo (internal)

Capacity

22,680 kg

MTOW

5.77 m

Height

Each engine produces approximately 3,529 kW (4,733 shp)

Thrust

N/A (military)

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