U.S. Army Ups Buy of CH-47F Block II Chinooks

With the $63 million Lot 2 order , the Army will now have six of the heavy-lift helicopters under contract.

Tuesday, October 04, 2022 at 05:13 PM ET

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The CH-47F Block II during first flight. The Block II Chinook is powered by cutting-edge technologies — including redesigned fuel tanks, a strengthened fuselage and an enhanced drivetrain. [Courtesy: Boeing/Fred Troilo]

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The U.S. Army has increased its order for Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters by two aircraft, bringing the total under contract to six as part of its heavy-lift fleet modernization.
The CH-47F Block II variant aims to improve readiness, reduce future sustainment costs, and enhance heavy-lift capabilities through features like redesigned fuel tanks, a strengthened fuselage, and an improved drivetrain with advanced rotor blades.
This latest order continues a 60-year partnership between Boeing and the U.S. Army for the Chinook, a platform also utilized by 19 allied nations for various critical missions.

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In a bid to continue modernization of its heavy-lift cargo helicopter fleet, the U.S. Army is increasing its order of Boeing (NYSE: BA) CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters by two aircraft, the aircraft manufacturer announced.

The order increase comes about a year after the service awarded Boeing a $136 million contract for four CH-47F Block II aircraft, which went into production in April. With the $63 million Lot 2 order announced Monday, the Army will now have six of the heavy -lift helicopters under contract.