US Army plans to fly the helicopter workhorse Perng Vietnam-era CH-47 Chinook up to 100 years to continue to improve the technology platform through a series of adjustments. Upgrades include improving the ability of lifting, the weight of aircraft, avionics and cargo handling.
The aim is to allow the US Army helicopter, which was first produced in the early 1960s, to serve until 2060. "Our main goal is to maintain the relevance of the CH-47F for the warfighter," Army officials said in a statement to Scout Warrior Thursday, March 10, 2016 ,
The latest model, called Chinook F, is the latest iteration of the long history of technological advances in cargo planes known hard worker and often tasked with providing supplies of food, troops and supplies at high altitudes in mountainous terrain of Afghanistan.
This helicopter can travel at speeds up to 170 knots. Chinook has a range of 400 nautical miles and can reach a height of over 18,000 feet. the performance capabilities of a high-flying has become a factor that allows helikipter is very substantial in the mountainous regions of Afghanistan.
Memilikki air 52 feet long, 18 feet tall and able to take off with a load of 50,000 pounds .. In addition, the aircraft can be placed at least three machine guns; one in every window and one in the rear cargo door.
Chinook F receives a number of enhancements such as digital cockpit Arsitectur called the Common Avionics System, or CAAS, avionics also improved, such as digital displays, Line Replacement Units, navigational technology, multi-mode radios, software and emerging systems.
In 2018, the Army plans to have a model Chinooks 440 F. In 2020, the Army plans to bring to the field "Block 2" which is an upgrade Chinook F with various upgrades.
Block 2 Chinook will be engineered to accommodate a maximum take off weight greater than 54,000 pounds. Chinook Block 2 also will receive T55-715 Honeywell engines that are 20 percent stronger.
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