The CH-47F Block II Chinook featured an improved drivetrain to transfer greater power from the engines to the all-new, swept-tip Advanced Chinook Rotor Blades, which have been engineered to lift 1,500 additional pounds on their own.
The CH-47F configuration of six fuel tanks – three on each side – has become two, allowing the aircraft to carry more fuel and shed weight.
Additionally, the fuselage’s structure was strengthened in critical areas to allow the aircraft to carry additional payload.
First order was for upgraded MH-47G for US Army Special Forces.
In 2021, the UK RAF became first international customer ordering 14 aircraft with Germany following in 2023.
Four Block II Lot 1 ordered in September 2021 and began production in April 2022.
Two Lot 2 ordered in September 2022.
The first production model CH-47F Block 2 flew at Boeing Philadelphia on April 8, 2024
The CH-47F configuration of six fuel tanks – three on each side – has become two, allowing the aircraft to carry more fuel and shed weight.
Additionally, the fuselage’s structure was strengthened in critical areas to allow the aircraft to carry additional payload.
First order was for upgraded MH-47G for US Army Special Forces.
In 2021, the UK RAF became first international customer ordering 14 aircraft with Germany following in 2023.
Four Block II Lot 1 ordered in September 2021 and began production in April 2022.
Two Lot 2 ordered in September 2022.
The first production model CH-47F Block 2 flew at Boeing Philadelphia on April 8, 2024
List of Operators of CH-47F Block II |
| Years | Model | Org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004- | CH-47F Chinook |  US Army Aviation | |
| 2024- | US Army Aviation | ||
| 2025 |  Royal Air Force |
Global Distribution of CH-47F Block II |
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Construction Numbers |
| C/N | Year | History | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.8792 | 09-08792 | |||
| 2024 | 21-01004 | |||
