CHINOOK Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Also known as the …
A
CH47 Chinook
2
Q
Roles
A
Support Helicopter
Trooping
Resupply
Casualty evac
3
Q
Cargo amount:
A
55 troops
10 tonnes of mixed cargo
4
Q
Base Location:
A
RAF Odiham (7, 18, 27 sqn)
RAF Benson (28 sqn)
5
Q
Secondary roles
A
Search and rescue
Supporting specialist tasks
(Including MACA)
6
Q
When joined the service?
A
1981
7
Q
Specification:
Thrust
A
3,529 kW
8
Q
Specification:
Max speed
A
160 kts
9
Q
Specification:
Max Altitude
A
15,000 ft
10
Q
Specification:
Crew
A
4
11
Q
Specifcation:
Span
A
18.29 m
12
Q
Specifcation:
Length
A
30.14 m
