Chinook Product Improvement Program

Abstract

The CH-47 Chinook is the Army's only heavy lift helicopter and is an essential element of the Army Aviation portfolio strategy. This program funds improvements to the CH-47F System that include the transition from individual Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) into a CH-47F Block II program of record with entry into Engineering/Manufacturing Design (EMD) phase with Milestone B approval expected in 3rd quarter 2017. Additionally, funding supports: continued development and testing of the Advanced Chinook Rotor Blades (ACRB) which will provide increased lift in high/hot conditions and reduce Operation and Support (O&S) costs, T55-GA-714A engine control and component upgrades, and advanced flight control and drive train component improvements to improve aircraft performance. Development of requirements specifications, studies and risk reduction prototyping are also part of this effort.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
ES4_0607137A_7_2040_PB_2018

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

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