IMPR CARGO HELICOPTER
Abstract
The CH-47 Chinook is a twin-turbine, tandem-rotor, heavy-lift transport helicopter with a useful load of up to 25,000 pounds. As the Army's only heavy lift helicopter, the CH-47 is an essential component of the Army Future Force. The CH-47F program fills the Army's Aviation Transformation Chinook requirement. Key product improvements integrate the CH-47F Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) digital cockpit which will provide future growth potential to meet the Net-Ready Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and also includes a digital data bus that permits installation of enhanced communication and navigation equipment for improved situational awareness, mission performance, and survivability. This program funds improvements to the engines and airframe components. The T55-GA-714A engine improvements include a redesigned N1 Drive Train and a new torque system. The Airframe Component Improvement Program includes development of new rotor blades, drive train, aircraft power generation systems, and avionics solutions that will allow the Chinook to improve its performance by providing improved aircraft controls, increased payload capability, and advanced avionics capabilities. Early studies will be performed to identify largest areas of payback in fleet modernization.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 430_0203744A_7_2040_PB_2012
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