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Fact Sheet: RSAF's CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter
15 December 2021
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The CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter is an advanced multi-mission helicopter. The CH-47F helicopters will replace the CH-47D Chinook helicopters, which have been in service since 1994.
The CH-47F helicopter has a fully integrated, digital cockpit management system, providing pilots with more information on their surroundings and advanced autopilot capabilities. It is also equipped with advanced cargo-handling capabilities, advanced avionics and capabilities such as Satellite Communication systems and self-protection suite to enable greater connectivity and better aircraft survivability. The CH-47F helicopters will complement the RSAF's fleet of helicopters to provide the SAF with a robust lift capability for a wide range of operations including Search and Rescue, aeromedical evacuation, troop lift, fire-fighting and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations.
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| Description | Technical Specifications | 
|---|---|
| Length (m) | 30.14 | 
| Rotor Diameter (m) | 18.29 | 
| Height (m) | 5.68 | 
| Payload Capacity | Either one of the following: 
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| Max Speed (kts) | 170 | 
| Basic Weight (kg) | 11,148 | 
| Max Takeoff Weight (kg) | 22,680 | 
| Range (nm) | >400 | 
| Mission Systems | EO/IR 2 Guns (can be installed for self-protection) Personnel Locator System Weather Radar Satellite Communication System Integrated Electronic Warfare Suite | 
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