Chinook close-upA close-up of the Chinook CH-47D RNLAF.
Specifications
Powerplant: Two Textron Lycoming T55-L712 engines
Rotor System: Three blades per hub (two hubs)
Fiberglass construction
Speed: 225 r/min
Manual folding blades
Performance at 50,000 lb:
SL cruise: 143 kn.
Rate of climb: 1,522 ft/min.
Range: SL and ISA, 230 nmi.
Crew:
Cockpit-crew seats: 2
Cabin-troop seats/litters: 33/24
Picture added on 23 December 2005
Added by Marcel Gommers on 22 July 2006.