MH-47E Chinook.For the operators who are on the frontline :)
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Boeing MH-47E Special Operations Chinook
The MH-47E combines many proven Chinook systems and features. Notable among these are fuels tanks providing twice the capacity of the CH-47D and an in-flight refueling system. MH-47Es are remanufactured in the CH-47D production line, with most E-model systems installed during the final stages of completion.
Many of the MH-47E's technologies, such as its integrated cockpit displays, FLIR and multimode radar, were flight-tested in the Boeing Model 360 Advanced Technology Demonstrator. They continue to be tested in the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
The MH-47E was upgraded to "G" configuration and the first "G" Chinook was delivered on the 7th July 2004.
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Boeing Delivers First MH-47G Special Operations Chinook
(Source: Boeing Co; issued May 7, 2004)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. --- The Boeing Company delivered the first MH-47G Special Operations Chinook helicopter to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Thursday during a ceremony in Philadelphia.
The MH-47G is the seventh and most capable iteration of the worldÂ’s most advanced heavy lift helicopter. Boeing will produce at least 37 G-models, which will significantly increase the inventory of Special Operations Chinooks. The delivered aircraft is one of three modernized under the U.S. ArmyÂ’s Reconstitution Program to replace operational losses of MH-47Es. Under the U.S. ArmyÂ’s Cargo Helicopter Modernization Program, plans call for Boeing to remanufacture and deliver 58 additional MH-47Gs by 2011 to help meet urgent Special Operations requirements.
“The delivery of the first MH-47G marks the beginning of years’ worth of Chinook production and support work for Boeing and its suppliers,” said Pat Shanahan, vice president and general manager, Boeing Rotorcraft Systems. “All of us at Boeing are extremely proud of the Chinook and its record of service with the U.S. Army, Army Special Operations and our allies around the world for more than four decades. Now it’s time to begin a new chapter that will carry the Chinook forward for many more decades.”
The MH-47G features a number of upgrades over earlier models, including more efficient engines, improved avionics, reduced interior vibration and improved air transportability. Also, the aircraftÂ’s fully integrated digital Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) will enable Special Operations aviators to integrate global communications, navigation, survivability and situational awareness capabilities.
“As magnificent as this aircraft is, it’s only as good as the people who plan it, design it, build it, fly it and support it in a number of ways,” said Lt. Gen. Philip R. Kensinger, commanding general, U.S. Army Special Operations Command to Boeing employees gathered at the event. “Whatever piece, small or large, is yours in the Army’s acquisition of the MH-47G, you are making a direct contribution to the global war on terrorism.”
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command uses its current fleet of 34 Special Operations Chinooks—23 MH-47Es and 11 MH-47Ds—to complete clandestine exfiltration and infiltration missions at low level, day or night, in all weather conditions. The Army plans to modernize these aircraft to the G-model configuration to better support its Special Operations mission.
Boeing builds the Chinook in Philadelphia, where more than 4,600 employees use state-of-the-art Lean manufacturing and engineering methods to generate efficiencies and cost savings in all stages of development and production. BoeingÂ’s longest running continuous production program, the Chinook first entered service with the U.S. Army in 1962 and has been used in countless military, civilian and humanitarian missions around the world.
Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $27 billion business that provides systems solutions to its global military, government and commercial customers. It is a leading provider of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; the worldÂ’s largest military aircraft manufacturer; the worldÂ’s largest satellite manufacturer and a leading provider of space-based communications; the primary systems integrator for U.S. missile defense; NASAÂ’s largest contractor; and a global leader in launch services.
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new ones are called MH-47? The ones i'm still working with during res are CH series ... wat's the diff?
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Singapore bought the CH-47SD, which is different from the MH-47G.The MH-47G is a spec ops Chinook,while our CH-47SD is a normal military helo but equipped with the radar nose of the MH-47E.It's an upgraded version of the CH-47D.
CH-47SD Avionics
APR-39A(V)1 Radar Signal Detecting Set
AN/AVR-2 Laser Detecting Set
AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning System
AN/APR-44 Radar Warning System
AN/ALQ-156A Missile Approach Warning System
M-130 General purpose Despenser System
MH-47E/G avionics
Two side door 7.62mm miniguns
provision for stinger missiles systems
APQ-174A Terrain-following radar at 30 meters
AVR-2A laser warning receivers
GPS/terrain reference navigation
AAR-47 MAWS(IR)
ALQ-136 pulse radar jammer
ALQ-162 CW radar jammer
M-130 chaff/flare
AAQ-16 FLIR, NVG
APR-39A RWR
SATCOM
Well thats the avionics part.Perhaps the RSAF guys can clarify? -
The MH-47 have a Inflight refuelling probe (IFR).
Can take fuel from MC-130 Super Talon Helicopter. C-130 a/c modified for Special operations. -
SORRY it should be Comat Talon. not super talon.
There is also a MH-60 Special Ops version of the Blackhawk. -
Yup.Its the Pave Hawk
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TX, US Army helicopters with the MH-xx designation (eg MH-47, MH-53, MH-60) are customised for Special Operations use. They are usually fitted with a whole bunch of sensors and defensive suites, along with weapons etc.Originally posted by True_Xerion:new ones are called MH-47? The ones i'm still working with during res are CH series ... wat's the diff?
CH-xx are cargo (ie. transport) helicopters.
UH-xx are utility helicopters, etc.
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both looks yummy in taste for russian iglas and stingers and rpg-7
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Also, MC-130 is not a helicopter. Its a SpecOps version of the C-130 transport plane.Originally posted by spencer99:SORRY it should be Comat Talon. not super talon.
There is also a MH-60 Special Ops version of the Blackhawk.
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anymore of those SOF pictures???? i love their helmets/SBOs and rifles.. how i wish SAF can change the present SBO...
Originally posted by LazerLordz:
Boeing MH-47E Special Operations Chinook
The MH-47E combines many proven Chinook systems and features. Notable among these are fuels tanks providing twice the capacity of the CH-47D and an in-flight refueling system. MH-47Es are remanufactured in the CH-47D production line, with most E-model systems installed during the final stages of completion.
Many of the MH-47E's technologies, such as its integrated cockpit displays, FLIR and multimode radar, were flight-tested in the Boeing Model 360 Advanced Technology Demonstrator. They continue to be tested in the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
The MH-47E was upgraded to "G" configuration and the first "G" Chinook was delivered on the 7th July 2004.
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[b]Boeing Delivers First MH-47G Special Operations Chinook
(Source: Boeing Co; issued May 7, 2004)
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. --- The Boeing Company delivered the first MH-47G Special Operations Chinook helicopter to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Thursday during a ceremony in Philadelphia.
The MH-47G is the seventh and most capable iteration of the worldÂ’s most advanced heavy lift helicopter. Boeing will produce at least 37 G-models, which will significantly increase the inventory of Special Operations Chinooks. The delivered aircraft is one of three modernized under the U.S. ArmyÂ’s Reconstitution Program to replace operational losses of MH-47Es. Under the U.S. ArmyÂ’s Cargo Helicopter Modernization Program, plans call for Boeing to remanufacture and deliver 58 additional MH-47Gs by 2011 to help meet urgent Special Operations requirements.
“The delivery of the first MH-47G marks the beginning of years’ worth of Chinook production and support work for Boeing and its suppliers,” said Pat Shanahan, vice president and general manager, Boeing Rotorcraft Systems. “All of us at Boeing are extremely proud of the Chinook and its record of service with the U.S. Army, Army Special Operations and our allies around the world for more than four decades. Now it’s time to begin a new chapter that will carry the Chinook forward for many more decades.”
The MH-47G features a number of upgrades over earlier models, including more efficient engines, improved avionics, reduced interior vibration and improved air transportability. Also, the aircraftÂ’s fully integrated digital Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) will enable Special Operations aviators to integrate global communications, navigation, survivability and situational awareness capabilities.
“As magnificent as this aircraft is, it’s only as good as the people who plan it, design it, build it, fly it and support it in a number of ways,” said Lt. Gen. Philip R. Kensinger, commanding general, U.S. Army Special Operations Command to Boeing employees gathered at the event. “Whatever piece, small or large, is yours in the Army’s acquisition of the MH-47G, you are making a direct contribution to the global war on terrorism.”
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command uses its current fleet of 34 Special Operations Chinooks—23 MH-47Es and 11 MH-47Ds—to complete clandestine exfiltration and infiltration missions at low level, day or night, in all weather conditions. The Army plans to modernize these aircraft to the G-model configuration to better support its Special Operations mission.
Boeing builds the Chinook in Philadelphia, where more than 4,600 employees use state-of-the-art Lean manufacturing and engineering methods to generate efficiencies and cost savings in all stages of development and production. BoeingÂ’s longest running continuous production program, the Chinook first entered service with the U.S. Army in 1962 and has been used in countless military, civilian and humanitarian missions around the world.
Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems is a $27 billion business that provides systems solutions to its global military, government and commercial customers. It is a leading provider of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; the worldÂ’s largest military aircraft manufacturer; the worldÂ’s largest satellite manufacturer and a leading provider of space-based communications; the primary systems integrator for U.S. missile defense; NASAÂ’s largest contractor; and a global leader in launch services.[/b] -
Most helis areOriginally posted by SibeiSuayKia:both looks yummy in taste for russian iglas and stingers and rpg-7
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Mi-24 Hind.Now that is one helo even the NATO forces would respect.
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Chinook is one of my favourite helos..
I hope RSAF purchase this MH-47E but our Special Forces troop strength is not big enough to justify this purschase.
Last time , in late 1960s, there was a armed version of CH-47 , nickenamed A-Go-Go Bird .. ( designation: ACH-47 )
This type of helicopter was heavily armed :
5 door-mounted GPMGs, 2 rocket- launchers or machine gun pod attached to both starboards , grenade launcher mounted on the nose and chaff/flare pod.
This helo function the same way as Hind , but carried more troops than Hind.
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Yup.Man..that was one awesome Chinook.I love the way it looks when its flying, looks really out of this world and the soild frame helps to make the fellas inside feel secure.If I'm not wrong , our Chinooks can lift a howitzer and still be able to load a few Bionix inside?
Anyway, there is also the AC-130 Gunship or more commonly known as "Puff, the magic dragon" -
leave howiter no problem but bionix....i dun think so...our chinnoks tat isOriginally posted by LazerLordz:Yup.Man..that was one awesome Chinook.I love the way it looks when its flying, looks really out of this world and the soild frame helps to make the fellas inside feel secure.If I'm not wrong , our Chinooks can lift a howitzer and still be able to load a few Bionix inside?
Anyway, there is also the AC-130 Gunship or more commonly known as "Puff, the magic dragon" 
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Been to SAF TI yesterday. Saw one Chinook on display.
and went inside the interior . Quite spacious.
I asked the pilot, " is there any plan to convert this helo into a gunship?"
He replied smiling ," no."
Too bad, You can attach 2 to 4 GPMGs ( miniguns ,better still) at the window compartments.
And you can also mount one more larger version of GPMG at the back door compartment.
Sorry, if you find my ideas crazy and useless, but I am a big fan of helicopter-gunships. -
it is not good to attach any guns to aircrafts...
the vibration from the gun will cause greater wear and tear on the airframe. The airframe is not not steel y'know
You guys should see the damage it can cause in the long run if you just leave the guns hanging there for too long. -
btw, here's a little trivia.
anyone know why the last window is designed like a bubble?
those who know, shhhhhhhhhhhhh... -
They might not have plans o convert it into a gunship but the way the airframe is made, with all the anchoring points, it will not take long for it to be converted in a jiffy.Originally posted by fkh:Been to SAF TI yesterday. Saw one Chinook on display.
and went inside the interior . Quite spacious.
I asked the pilot, " is there any plan to convert this helo into a gunship?"
He replied smiling ," no."
Too bad, You can attach 2 to 4 GPMGs ( miniguns ,better still) at the window compartments.
And you can also mount one more larger version of GPMG at the back door compartment.
Sorry, if you find my ideas crazy and useless, but I am a big fan of helicopter-gunships.
Does anyone know what the rear bubble is for? -
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So that you can stick your head into the bubble inorder to see whats below or behind from inside the cabin.Originally posted by LazerLordz:Does anyone know what the rear bubble is for? -
the down wash is really AWESOME too....just like a sand storm...Originally posted by LazerLordz:Yup.Man..that was one awesome Chinook.I love the way it looks when its flying, looks really out of this world and the soild frame helps to make the fellas inside feel secure.If I'm not wrong , our Chinooks can lift a howitzer and still be able to load a few Bionix inside?
Anyway, there is also the AC-130 Gunship or more commonly known as "Puff, the magic dragon" 
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Yep. The bubble is also on the Fokker 50 MPA. Usually seen on maritime coppers and planes.
On the chinook, i thought its the 3rd window? -
ok, here's the answer...Originally posted by eurofighter:Yep. The bubble is also on the Fokker 50 MPA. Usually seen on maritime coppers and planes.
On the chinook, i thought its the 3rd window?
the bubble is for the flight engineer to see if the engine is on fire during start up or emergencies -
well, if a SP can lift up 4.5tons with 22 men inside... i wonder what's the max a chinook can lift.Originally posted by LazerLordz:Yup.Man..that was one awesome Chinook.I love the way it looks when its flying, looks really out of this world and the soild frame helps to make the fellas inside feel secure.If I'm not wrong , our Chinooks can lift a howitzer and still be able to load a few Bionix inside?
Anyway, there is also the AC-130 Gunship or more commonly known as "Puff, the magic dragon"
gotta go back and ask the chinook guys.