Trumpeter 05105 CH-47D CHINOOK  [TP05105]

The CH-47D had been caused by June 1976 agreement for a modernized Chinook.The improvements included a redesigned cockpit to lessen pilot workload, a sophisticated journey control system, and enhanced avionics. The Chinook has two tandem three-bladed counter-rotating fiberglass rotors. The CH-47D is running on two Allied Signal Engines T55-L-712 3750 shp turboshaft machines and contains a maximun speed of 163 mph. The CH-47D made its very first trip in-may 1979. The CH-47D carrys twice the load of a CH-47A and it has improved performance. The CH-47D can operate during the night plus in most climate. The CH-47D is equipped with an air-to-air refueling probe. The Chinook can accommodate a wide variety of interior payloads, including cars, artillery pieces, 33 to 44 troops, or 24 litters plus two medical attendants. The "D" model can hold around 26,000 pounds externally. The CH-47D has three cargo hooks: a center (main) connect and two additional hooks fore and aft for the primary hook Engine: 2 Lycoming T-55-L-714turboshaft, 3,750 shp each Rotor Diameter: 60 ft Fuselage Length: 51 ft general Length: 99 ft Height: 18 ft 7 in Empty body weight: 22,452 lb Max Takeoff body weight: 50,000 lb Max Speed: 185 miles per hour Ceiling: 17,000 ft number: 1,250 kilometers Crew: 2

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