The CH-147F Chinook is an advanced, multi-mission helicopter used to transport equipment and personnel during domestic or deployed operations.
The Chinook supports the Canadian Army, special operations forces, other government departments, law enforcement agencies and civil authorities. It has enhanced self-protection capabilities, including anti-missile protection systems, radar as well as laser warning systems, ballistic protection and self-defence machine guns.
The older version of the CH-147F, the CH-147D was one of the main aircraft used during the 1996 Saguenay flood.
General characteristics
- Length: 15.9 m (52 ft)
- Rotor span: 18.28 m (59.9 ft)
- Height: 5.77 m (18.9 ft)
- Maximum gross weight: 24,494 kg (54,000 lb)
- Location: Petawawa, Ont.
Performance
- Maximum slinging payload : 12,700 kg (27,998 lb)
- Maximum speed: 315 km/h (170 kts)
- Range: 1,200 km (647.9 nmi)