38 built in Italy for the Italian Army. First two delivered in 1973 for evaluation. First units formed in 1976.
26 airframes upgraded to the CH-47C Plus standard with fiberglass rotor blades and T55-L-412E engines.
Replaced by ICH-47F
Jul 16, 2023 · The commander of Italy’s Army Aviation talks about the significant impact of the Boeing CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter on the country highlighting its 50 years of service