The Boeing CH-47 is one of the worldÕs most versatile and efficient helicopters. With its twin engines and twin contra-rotating props eliminating the torque problems found on single-engine helis, all of the C-47 ChinookÕs 10,000 hp is available to provide lift and thrust. Used for civilian applications including passenger service, cargo hauling, fire fighting and logging, it has also had a long career in combat and military support. Over 22 nations past and present have utlized it for troop movement, resupply, evacuation of wounded,
and emplacement of artillery and vehicles. With a lifting capability of close to 25,000 lbs.,it can even lift a damaged Chinook in a pinch!
This CH-47 flight operating manual is used by the U.S. Army for instructional purposes . It tells pilots nearly everything they need to know before entering the cockpit. Although it has been slightly reformatted, this high quality paperback reprint contains all of the original text in its entirety.