BOEING CH-47 SD CHINNOK

El Boeing CH-47SD Chinook es el último modelo y el mas eficiente helicóptero de transporte pesado. El Boeing CH-47 Chinook es un helicóptero de transporte pesado, biturbina y con rotores en tándem. La Boeing en Philadelphia, fabrica, moderniza y soporta al Chinook para clientes alrededor de todo el mundo. Mas de 600 están en servicio en cerca de 20 naciones.

El CH-47SD tiene varias mejoras o componentes nuevos que aumentan la capacidad y reducen los costos de operación. Algunas son: mas potencia y motores con el sistema FADEC, tanques de combustible mas grandes, menor vibración, etc.

El CH-47SD puede levantar un 3 % más de peso que su propio peso vacío. La misión principal del Chinook en el U.S. Army es el movimiento de tropas, artillería, munición, combustible, etc, y como segunda tarea la de evacuación médica, recuperación de aeronaves, combate contra el fuego, etc. En el U.S. Army National Guard y en la mayoría de los operadores internacionales los Chinooks realizan estas últimas misiones.

The Boeing CH-47SD Chinook is the latest and most advanced model of the world's most efficient heavylift helicopter. The Chinook is a twin-turbine, tandem-rotor transport rotorcraft. Boeing in Philadelphia manufactures the Chinook for military customers around the world. More than 600 are currently in service in nearly 20 nations.

The CH-47SD, the latest version of the Chinook, features several new or improved components and systems that enhance capabilities while reducing operating and support costs. Among these standard features are a fully integrated digital cockpit management system - the "glass cockpit;" more powerful and economical engines with full authority digital engine control (FADEC); long-range fuel tanks, and an improved manufacturing process incorporating cost-saving machined structures and fuselage "tuning" that reduces the impact of vibration on the airframe and systems during flight. Other systems may be added to meet customer requirements.

Because the CH-47SD utilizes tandem-rotor configuration that translates full power to lift, the new Chinook can carry loads nearly three percent heavier than its own empty weight, making it the world's most efficient heavy-lift helicopter. Continuous product improvements have more than doubled the Chinook's lift capacity since its inception. The CH-47SD's high speed and large payload make it as effective as three utility helicopters and give the Chinook the lowest cost-per-ton-mile of any heavy-lift helicopter.

The Chinook has served as the prime mover for the U.S. Army and other military forces for decades. Its principal missions include transport of troops, artillery, ammunitions, fuel, water, barrier materials, supplies and equipment on the battlefield. Other missions include medical evacuation, aircraft recovery, fire fighting, parachute drops, heavy construction, civil development, disaster relief, and search and rescue. In the U.S. Army National Guard and among international customers, Chinooks often expend the majority of their flight hours on these latter missions.

Characteristics Características	Information Información	Characteristics Características	Information Información
First Flight Primer Vuelo	19??	Engine Motor	2 Allied Signal T55-L-714A
Seating Capacity Plazas	3 / 37	Power Potencia	4733 shp each 4075 shp Cont.
Empty Weight Peso Vacío	25463 Lbs	Hover Ceiling O.G.E. Estacionario O.G.E	5492 Fts
Maximum Weight Peso Máximo	54000 Lbs	Hover Ceiling I.G.E. Estacionario I.G.E	9307 Fts
Vel. Cruise Vel. crucero	140 Kts	Service Ceiling Techo de Servicio	11100 Fts
V.N.E. V.N.E	155 Kts	Maximum Range (Std) Alcance (Std)	650 NM