H-47ER CHINOOK. Photos: Royal Air Force
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement for the purchase of new heavy transport helicopters H-47ER Chinook.
The announcement was made by the official website of the UK Ministry of Defence’s Procurement Department.
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In total, the UK has ordered 14 heavy transport helicopters H-47ER Chinook, which will be part of the Royal Air Force.
The new helicopters will significantly increase the UK’s strategic mobility with their ability to operate in challenging environments. From the desert to the arctic, the helicopter has double the range of a standard Boeing Chinook and is capable of air-to-air refueling, with the ability to carry up to 55 personnel or 10,000 kg of cargo.
H-47ER CHINOOK. Photos: Royal Air Force
With a top speed of 300kph, they will have new capabilities including an advanced digital cockpit and a modernized airframe to increase stability and survivability.
Source: DE&S / Photos: Royal Air Force
