The US Army has finalized an $876.4-million agreement with Boeing for the procurement of up to 60 CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters. The contract also covers performance-based logistics, training services, and non-recurring engineering tasks.
Work will be conducted at Boeing’s facility in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, with delivery scheduled through October 2035. Oversight will be provided by the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, and the program will be financed using fiscal 2026 Germany case funds.
The order comprises exclusively Block II CH-47F models, representing the latest evolution of the Chinook platform. The Block II upgrade introduces a strengthened structure, enhanced drivetrain, redesigned fuel system, improved avionics suite, and greater payload capability. Additional improvements include updated flight controls with a Digital Advanced Flight Control System, revamped electrical systems, and built-in capacity for future enhancements.
The US Army intends to convert more than 400 existing Block I Chinooks to the Block II configuration over time.
This award adds to Boeing’s recent wins, which include a $461-million contract last month for nine Block II Chinooks and a separate $135-million deal in December 2024 for three more aircraft.
The CH-47F is 98 feet (30 meters) long and features an 80-foot (18-meter) rotor span. The aircraft can accommodate up to 55 troops, carry roughly 24,000 pounds (10,886 kilograms) of cargo, or transport about 20 medical stretchers. Operated by a three-person crew, it is powered by two Honeywell T55-GA-714A engines delivering around 4,700 horsepower each.
Its performance includes a max speed of 170 knots (196 miles/315 kilometers per hour), a range of 1,200 nautical miles (1,399 miles/2,252 kilometers), and a service ceiling of 20,000 feet (6,096 meters).
