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In April 2026, the United States Army awarded Boeing a $324 million contract for six additional C H-47 Chinook F Block II helicopters.
The Army's FY2027 budget omits funding for new CH-47F Block II Chinook procurement.
KEY POINTS
- Block II Chinooks feature a redesigned single fuel cell, strengthening lift and operational range in contested logistics.
- New-build Block II Chinooks enter service with zero flight hours and no need for early depot resets.
- Germany has committed to 60 CH-47F Block II helicopters, one of NATO's largest heavy-lift buys.
- Block III Chinooks are planned, focusing on 6,000 SHP engines and further structural upgrades.
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