The CH-47D Chinook is the U.S. Army’s primary heavy troop and supply transport aircraft. Originally fielded in the Vietnam War, the CH-47 has undergone a series up upgrades to increase lift and ...
The CH-47F Chinook, left, and the CH-53K King Stallion, right. (Cpl. Nathan Reyes/U.S. Marine Corps; Lance Cpl. Shannon Doherty/U.S. Marine Corps) On Dec. 18, Bloomberg reported that Pentagon ...
Service: USMC Propulsion: 2x GE T64-GE-413 turboshaft engines Airspeed: 160 knots Range: 578 nm Crew: Two pilots, one aircrewman. Armament: 3x .50 caliber machine guns Load: 37 troops or 24 litter ...
When considering the history of American military helicopters, arguably no other aircraft has had the longevity of Boeing's CH-47 Chinook. Iconic for its distinctive long-body design, the U.S. Army ...
This $10 billion order is the biggest to date for the CH-53K, of which the Marine Corps plans to procure 200 airframes. Sikorsky announced on Sep. 26, 2025 the award of a $10.8 billion contract from ...
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Molly Hampton. The CH-53K King Stallion, the Marine Corps' latest heavy-lift helicopter, is finally ready for production. After years of development, it will ...
The program intends to deliver 200 CH-53K helicopters to replace the aging CH-53E fleet, ensuring the Marine Corps maintains its ability to project power well into this century. It’s a giant ...
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