In June 2022, Germany selected the Boeing Chinook, teamed with Airbus, over the Sikorsky CH-53K in the Heavy Lift Helicopter Competition (STH). The program has over 10 German companies as partners.
In May 2023 was approved the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of 60 Chinook helicopters valued at $8.5B based on the Block-2 but with custom modifications.
Starting in the fall of 2027, the Germans will receive 60 Block II Standard Range helicopters to be stationed in Holzdorf (47), Laupheim (12) and Manching (1).
The Chinook will be the first German helicopter with aerial refueling capacity.
In May 2023 was approved the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of 60 Chinook helicopters valued at $8.5B based on the Block-2 but with custom modifications.
Starting in the fall of 2027, the Germans will receive 60 Block II Standard Range helicopters to be stationed in Holzdorf (47), Laupheim (12) and Manching (1).
The Chinook will be the first German helicopter with aerial refueling capacity.
News |
German Air Force Familiarizes with Chinook via Dutch Allies
23-Apr-24 - The arrival of a Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) Boeing CH-47F Chinook at Holzdorf marks the beginning of the familiarization process for Luftwaffe crews with their forthcoming helicopter, slated to replace the CH-53G #Chinook
Germany Approves Boeing Chinook Deal
09-Jul-23 - German parliament approves 8 billion Euro deal for 60 Boeing Chinook heavy-lift helicopters #Chinook
CH-47 Chinook Approved for Germany
12-May-23 - US State Dept. approves possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of 60 CH-47 Chinook helicopters to Germany valued at $8.5B. The helicopters will be based on the CH-47F Block II with custom modifications, including air-to-air refueling probes and an Extended Range Fuel System (ERFS). #Chinook
Germany Selects Chinook
03-Jun-22 - German Government announced the Boeing CH-47F Chinook as the winner of its heavy-lift helicopter competition (STH) for the future Bundeswehr heavy-lift helicopter #Chinook List of Aircraft |
| C/N | Built | ID In this Org | In other Org | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
