Fri, 4 February 2022 |
Spanish Army Takes Delivery of First
Remanufactured CH-47 Chinook Helicopter
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(04 Feb 2022)
The Spanish Army has taken delivery of the first
remanufactured CH-47 Chinook helicopter.
The aircraft is the first of 17 that will
modernize the Spanish Chinook fleet, upgrading their existing
CH-47D-model aircraft to the newer CH-47F model.
Spanish Army takes delivery of first CH-47F
The CH-47F features a digital automatic flight
control system, common avionics architecture system and advanced
cargo handling to meet the Spanish Army’s modernization needs for
increased operational capacity, while ensuring interoperability
with allied nations.
“We are pleased to celebrate this major milestone
with the Spanish Army,” said Heather McBryan, director of Business
Development for Boeing Cargo Helicopters and Future Vertical Lift
programs. “The Chinook continues to exceed our customers’
expectations and the F-model will provide Spain with an advanced
and reliable aircraft from delivery through sustainment.”
The Spanish modernization effort coincides with
its European counterparts across the region. The Netherlands
recently retired its last CH-47D Chinook in favor of the F-model
configuration, while the United Kingdom purchased additional
aircraft to upgrade its fleet.
There are more than 950 Chinooks in service with
20 international operators, including eight NATO nations.
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