Trumpeter 05105 CH-47D CHINOOK  [TP05105]

The CH-47D was indeed caused by June 1976 agreement for a modernized Chinook.The improvements included a redesigned cockpit to reduce 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 operating on two Allied Signal Engines T55-L-712 3750 shp turboshaft devices and contains a maximun speed of 163 mph. The CH-47D made its very first journey in-may 1979. The CH-47D carrys twice the strain of a CH-47A and it has enhanced performance. The CH-47D can operate at night time plus in many environment. The CH-47D has an air-to-air refueling probe. The Chinook can accommodate a wide variety of inside payloads, including automobiles, 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 (primary) connect and two extra hooks fore and aft for the primary hook motor: 2 Lycoming T-55-L-714turboshaft, 3,750 shp each Rotor Diameter: 60 ft Fuselage Length: 51 ft basic Length: 99 ft Height: 18 ft 7 in Empty bodyweight: 22,452 lb Max Takeoff weight: 50,000 lb Max Speed: 185 kilometers hourly roof: 17,000 ft number: 1,250 kilometers Crew: 2

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