Chinook Helicopter

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About Chinook Helicopter

Chinook/CH-47F is the U.S. Army’s primary heavy troop and supply transport aircraft.
It is an advanced multi-mission helicopter.
It is manufactured by the American aerospace and defence firm Boeing for the US Army and international defence forces.
It is used for the transportation of troops, artillery, supplies, and equipment to the battlefield.
India has about 15 CH-47 Chinook helicopters.
Features:
- It is a twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter.
- It contains a fully integrated digital cockpit management system.
- It has advanced cargo-handling capabilities that complement the aircraft’s mission performance and handling characteristics.
- It has a monolithic airframe with vibration reduction.
- Maximum Speed: 160 knots (296 kmph).
- It has a triple hook system, which provides stability for large external loads or the capacity for multiple external loads.
- It can carry up to 55 troops or approximately 10 tonnes of mixed cargo.

Q1) What is an Apache helicopter?

The AH-64 Apache is the world’s most advanced multi-role combat helicopter. The AH-64E is an advanced multi-mission helicopter with the latest technology insertions, maintaining its standing as the world’s best attack helicopter. It is the only available combat helicopter with a spectrum of capabilities for virtually any mission requirement, including greater thrust and lift, joint digital operability, improved survivability and cognitive decision aiding.

Source: Air Force’s Chinook Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing In Punjab