Boeing has secured a major $877.7-million Pentagon contract to deliver additional MH-47G special operations helicopters to the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Although the exact number of aircraft remains undisclosed, the agreement includes extensive production and integration work at Boeing’s Ridley Park facility in Pennsylvania, with program completion targeted for November 2030. The deal reinforces Boeing’s long-standing position as a primary supplier of advanced rotorcraft to US special forces.
This new award builds on an earlier $240-million contract issued in March, which covered five MH-47G airframes expected to be delivered in 2027. With the latest order included, USSOCOM’s broader procurement roadmap now spans 51 MH-47G helicopters, reflecting the rising demand for modernized aircraft capable of operating in high-risk, mission-critical environments.
The MH-47G, an advanced variant of the CH-47 Chinook, is engineered for long-range, heavy-lift, and clandestine special operations. It integrates cutting-edge avionics, in-flight refueling capability, enhanced navigation systems, and adaptable mission payload options. The helicopter features a five-person crew and can carry up to 30 troops or nearly 10,000 pounds of cargo.
Powered by two Honeywell T55-GA-714A engines, the aircraft reaches speeds of 170 knots, covers 500 nautical miles, and performs effectively up to 20,000 feet. Its combat-ready configuration includes 7.62mm machine guns, electronic countermeasure systems, laser warning receivers, and advanced flare dispensers, providing strong protection against aerial and ground threats.
