|
MH-47E/G Special Operations Chinook |
|
|
|
|
Boeing produced 26 MH-47E Chinooks in the early 1990s for use by special operations teams. With 11 modernized MH-47Ds, they are among the most advanced rotorcraft in operation -- multi-mission platforms operating within tailor-to-task organizations, supporting precise, agile, fast-moving joint operations.
Capabilities:
Fully integrated -- adverse weather -- digital cockpits
Forward-looking infrared, terrain-following/terrain avoidance radar
Long-range fuel tanks and an aerial-refueling capability
Low-level, high-speed flight for infiltration and exfiltration of special operations teams at night and in adverse weather
The CH-47F technology improvements form the foundation for more than 30 new MH-47G Special Operations Chinooks. This aircraft is required to complete long-range covert missions over a 300-nm radius, at low level, day or night, in adverse weather, over any terrain. The MH-47G has a fully integrated digital Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS), which permits global communications and navigation. CAAS is among the most advanced U.S Army helicopter systems, which includes forward-looking infrared (FLIR) and multimode radar for nap-of-earth and low-level flight operations in poor visibility and adverse weather.
In addition to the features incorporated on the F-model, the MH-47Gs include the following additional capabilities beyond the MH-47D & E models:
Improved avionics with integrated digital mission management
Aircraft Survivability Equipment and Dual Embedded Global Positioning System
Redundant navigator for improved accuracy and reliability
Capability of receiving and displaying Near Real Time Intelligence Data (NRTID) For more information, read the MH-47G (PDF) overview.
 |
