Boeing, March 26, 2023 - The first production CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter destined for the U.S. Army has reached the final assembly phase of production.
Final assembly is the last step in production before the aircraft will be delivered to the U.S. Army.
This is the first of many CH-47F Block II aircraft, the newest variant of the trusted Chinook helicopter series.
The CH-47F Block II helicopter will provide the Army with increased heavy-lift capabilities for the next 30-plus years.
CH-47F Block II Lot 1, which went under contract in September 2021, began production in April 2022. The U.S. Army contracted Boeing to deliver two additional CH-47F Chinooks in September 2022 as part of Lot 2, bringing the total number of aircraft under contract to six.
Congress has also authorized $177 million for Lot 3 aircraft and $23 million for Lot 4 advanced procurement.
“This is another great step in delivering relevant capability for our customer,” said Ken Eland, vice president and H-47 program manager.
“This is the first of the latest generation of aircraft that will help the warfighter defend against ever-evolving threats around the globe.”
Final assembly is the last step in production before the aircraft will be delivered to the U.S. Army.
This is the first of many CH-47F Block II aircraft, the newest variant of the trusted Chinook helicopter series.
The CH-47F Block II helicopter will provide the Army with increased heavy-lift capabilities for the next 30-plus years.
CH-47F Block II Lot 1, which went under contract in September 2021, began production in April 2022. The U.S. Army contracted Boeing to deliver two additional CH-47F Chinooks in September 2022 as part of Lot 2, bringing the total number of aircraft under contract to six.
Congress has also authorized $177 million for Lot 3 aircraft and $23 million for Lot 4 advanced procurement.
“This is another great step in delivering relevant capability for our customer,” said Ken Eland, vice president and H-47 program manager.
“This is the first of the latest generation of aircraft that will help the warfighter defend against ever-evolving threats around the globe.”
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