Japan Orders 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks

Deal with Boeing makes the country the fourth to purchase the advanced configuration of the heavy-lift aircraft.

Kimberly Johnson

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 04:19 PM ET

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CH-47 Chinook Block II heavy-lift aircraft. [Courtesy: Boeing]

Key Takeaways:

The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks Extended Range, to be produced by Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
This acquisition is part of Japan's fleet modernization, replacing older CH-47 JA aircraft with next-generation improvements like an advanced digital cockpit, reinforced airframe, and enhanced fuel tanks.
Japan becomes the fourth country, after the U.S., U.K., and Germany, to purchase this advanced configuration of the heavy-lift aircraft.

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The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has placed an order for 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks Extended Range, Boeing announced Thursday.

The Block II order, which will be produced by Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI), comes as Japan is replacing some of its CH-47 JA aircraft as it modernizes its fleet.