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Boeing MH-47G Chinook
The MH-47G is the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment's long-distance, heavy-lift Chinook for infiltration, exfiltration, air assault, resupply and sling-load missions. It is highly modified, with expanded fuel tanks and in-flight refueling, and a crew of three, a pilot, copilot and flight engineer, flies it. The Army page lists 33 to 55 troops or 28,000 pounds of cargo, a maximum speed of 170 knots, a range of 400 nautical miles and a service ceiling of 18,500 feet. Its length of 98.8 feet is with the rotors turning, and the rotor diameter is 60 feet.
- Payload
- 28,000 lb (12,701 kg)
- Engines
- Two turboshafts mounted above the fuselage
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Specifications
| Length | 98 ft 10 in (30.12 m) |
|---|---|
| Ceiling | 18,500 ft (5,600 m) |
| Status | In service |
Who flies it
- US Army (160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment)
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