Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter
The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a versatile, twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter.
Its top speed of 170 knots (315 km/h) is faster than many contemporary utility and attack helicopters.
The CH-47 Chinook is capable of carrying 32 troops or slinging a 12 tonne load.
Its primary roles include: troop movement, artillery emplacement and battlefield resupply.
Capable of operating in climatic, altitude and crosswind conditions that typically keep other helicopters from flying.
The Chinooks have deployed on Operation Slipper in Afghanistan and have been effective due to their superior performance in hot and high altitude conditions. The Chinook has provided excellent service to Army for more than 25 years in missions ranging from troop and equipment transport to search and rescue and disaster relief.
Two unidentified Australian Army CH-47D Chinook crew members, 5th Aviation Regiment, at the Tarin Kot Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP).
Chinook CH 47 D A15 202, the aircraft in the Memorial collection, served with C Squadron of the 5th Aviation Regiment, Australian Army from 2000 until its retirement on 19 April 2016. A15 202 saw extensive service in Afghanistan as part of 'Operation Slipper', where it took part in combat operations. Captain Michael Whitney was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his leadership and composure during an incident where the aircraft was hit by small arms fire.
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Engine |
Two Lycoming T55 L 712 turboshaft engines. |
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Crew |
4 - 2 pilots, 1 loadmaster, I aircrew. |
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Range |
370 k |
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Speed |
315 kph |
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Payload |
12 tonnes. 3 machine guns can be fitted. |
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No manufactured: |
Around 500 |
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Date manufactured: |
2000, delivered to Australia 2001 |
