The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a tandem-rotor helicopter originally developed by American rotorcraft company Vertol and now manufactured by Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter that is among the heaviest lifting Western helicopters.

A tandem-rotor aircraft is an aircraft with two large helicopter rotor assemblies mounted one in front of the other in the horizontal plane. This configuration is mainly used for large cargo helicopters. [1]

The Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight is an American medium-lift tandem-rotor transport helicopter powered by twin turboshaft engines. It was designed by Vertol and manufactured by Boeing Vertol following Vertol's acquisition by Boeing.

The H-47 Chinook is the heavy-lift helicopter of choice for the U.S. Army and 20 international operators. It is an advanced, multi-mission, tandem rotor helicopter, proven in cargo and troop transport, search and rescue, casualty evacuation, special operations, humanitarian and disaster relief, and more.

From highly maneuverable single-rotor helicopters to compound helicopters that can fly faster and farther, there’s a type of helicopter for every mission imaginable. By understanding the six different types of helicopters, you can better choose the right one for your specific needs.

2 天之前 · Twin-engine, tandem-rotor heavy-lift helicopter used primarily by the U.S. Army and various allied forces for troop transport, artillery placement, and battlefield resupply. The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a multi-role, heavy-lift helicopter renowned for its robust performance and versatility in a wide range of military operations.

The twin-engine, tandem-rotor CH-47 Chinook helicopter is one of the world’s most iconic and recognizable military aircraft. But here are some things you may not know about the granddaddy of all heavy-lift helicopters.

The twin turbine tandem-rotor CH-46 Sea Knight is a medium-lift transport helicopter. It can accommodate 17 troops or 15 litters and two attendants with a range of 265 nm. Crew size is 3-5 people.

Designed to deliver excellent performance throughout the flight envelope, Airbus’ H145 is the latest member of the company’s four-tonne-class twin-engine rotorcraft product range – with designed-in mission capability and flexibility, especially in high and hot operating conditions.