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U.S. Army Special Operations Orders Two More MH-47G Block II Chinooks from Boeing
In June, U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $115 million contract to produce two more MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft and begin advanced procurement on future helicopters. Including the new order, the Army has contracted for a total of 46 MH-47G Block II aircraft.
“Whether it’s operating in the dead of night or in difficult terrain, the MH-47G Block II is a proven workhorse for special operations,” said Heather McBryan, Cargo Programs vice president and program manager for Boeing Defense, Space & Security. “It is our privilege to support ongoing USASOAC
modernization efforts that will continue to have a real-world impact on U.S. national security.”
USASOAC’s Chinook modernization program supports more than 20,000 jobs and 360 suppliers in 40 states across the U.S. Chinook Block II production leverages and strengthens the manufacturing base that will provide support to the production line for new aircraft and fleet sustainment.
With a reinforced airframe, redesigned fuel tanks and state- of-the-art avionics, the MH-47G Block II heavy-lift helicopter improves USASOAC’S global reach capabilities. In addition, the Block II design enables future affordable modernization efforts, keeping the iconic heavy-lift helicopter flying for decades to come.
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The approximate mph (463 kmh) airspeed of a record-setting helicopter flight that a Sikorsky X2 technology demonstrator attained in 2010. Sikorsky Aircraft’s goal since the 1970s has been “480 kilometers per hour without sacrificing the vehicle’s other strengths,” according to IEEE Spectrum. Most working aircraft reach a maximum airspeed of about 270 km/h.
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The number of passengers Marine One, the helicopter designated for the U.S. president, is designed to comfortably accommodate. When the president is transported, a decoy Marine One also flies for security.
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The number of all operating types of helicopters in the U.S. military, including transport, attack, gunships, etc. This ranks the U.S. No. 1 with 58.4% of the world’s military helicopter fleet, according to
globalfirepower.com. Russia is second with 15.7%. Third is China with 9.3%.
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