Boeing CH-47 Chinook

14 Jul 2026 · © Unknown

A pair of Boeing CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters flying low above the tree line, demonstrating the iconic tandem rotor design.

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Aircraft

CH-47 Chinook CH47

Military standard camouflage/olive drab

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

JK Imaging, Ltd. KODAK PIXPRO AZ425

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Photo grade

Score: 65.0

Great capture of two Chinooks in formation; the image is let down by haze and overall softness.

Location

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

PHX/KPHX

33.4353, -112.0060

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX

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Aviation History

The CH-47 Chinook is one of the most iconic heavy-lift helicopters in history, deployed by many militaries worldwide since the early 1960s.

Fleet Rarity

Common in military service, with over 1,200 built and operational in several countries.

Record Flights

Has been used in numerous long-haul and high-altitude missions, including in Afghanistan and mountainous terrains.

Safety & Events

Widely used in the Vietnam War, Iraq, Afghanistan; involved in countless military operations and humanitarian missions.

Future Outlook

Still flying and in active service, with ongoing upgrades in many fleets.

Specifications

2 × Honeywell T55-GA-714A turboshaft

Engine

Rotor diameter: 18.29 m

Wingspan

15.46 m

Length

741 km

Range

291 km/h

Speed

33–55 troops or up to 10,886 kg cargo

Capacity

22,680 kg

MTOW

5.77 m

Height

Each engine: 4,777 shp (3,563 kW)

Thrust

N/A (military)

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