Again, these birds operate in almost any environment, from the jungles of Vietnam to the mountains of Afghanistan ... and has ensured the helicopter’s longevity. The Chinook has evolved over ...

The helicopter ... in Iraq and Afghanistan. The MH-47G builds on the MH- 47E capabilities with the addition of the CAAS cockpit and enhanced aircraft survivability equipment. With Chinook fleet ...

These additional helicopters will significantly enhance ... and is providing vital support to frontline forces in Afghanistan. The new Chinook Mark 6 helicopters will feature a cutting edge ...

Upon landing in Afghanistan, a soldier from Laos ... but a 45 minute ride on a double rotor Chinook helicopter over a mountain top was something else. “The helicopter was dropping down, spinning ...

A Chinook helicopter makes a water-bombing run over ... and shuttling people and cargo between U.S. bases in Afghanistan, where, he says, “it was always hot.” To hear Davies tell it, he ...

The CH-47D Chinook is the U.S. Army’s primary heavy troop and supply transport aircraft. Originally fielded in the Vietnam War, the CH-47 has undergone a series up upgrades to increase lift and ...