CH-47F Block II Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD)
Abstract
Conducted and supported aircraft development, completed assembly, and delivered three EMD test articles, including airframe components, Improved Drive Train (IDT), Improved Rotor System (IRS), lightweight fuel system, electrical components, and the currently fielded FRB. Completed fabrication, assembly, and initial functional checks of the Ground Test Vehicle (GTV) and remote control system (RCS); conducted GTV test operations, functional testing of the CH-47F Block II systems, and Test Readiness Review (TRR) for EMD ground and flight testing. Released EMD flight test software. Performed contractor-led system-level ground and flight testing. Delivered documentation that demonstrates requirements verification and production configuration baseline. Continued Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Integrated Contractor Supply (ICS) support for initial flight test activities. Shut down all ACRB efforts and terminated the associated contracts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 75cae22dfb1b4cf13bd3c893dfac880e