The World’s Most Iconic Helicopter | CH-47 Chinook

The CH-47 Chinook is regarded by many as the world's most iconic helicopter. Dating all the way back to the Vietnam War, the unique tandem rotor design and engines allow this aircraft to fly with unmatched stability and speeds, wherever it is called to go in the world. Today, I'm here with the Illinois Army National Guard, to get my hands dirty with all things 'Chinook.' Oh yah... and if you stick around until the end, you may even get to see me go for a ride myself.

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Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:53 Background & Capabilities
2:19 Honeywell T-55 Engines
3:11 Weapons Capability
3:52 Flight Engineer
6:04 Pilot Walkaround
8:22 Cockpit View
9:05 Flight Time
12:01 Conclusion

*Views expressed in this video are my own and do not represent the official views of the National Guard or Department of Defense*

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[SamEckholm]

Hope you enjoyed learning more about the Mighty CH-47 Chinook! What aircraft/topic should I cover next?

[Boeing]

Great video! Glad you love the Chinook as much as we do! We’re proud to produce the CH-47 and are excited to see what the future holds for the mission ready helicopter.

[jimcraig]

This machine saved our lives in Afghanistan, when all was lost the you could count on this beast to get you out. When you run into the back at nite time during an extraction the helectopter is in black out with no lights on, but all you can see is a low blood red glow from its jets and a black hole in the shape of a mouth like a giant frog for it tail entrance. It quite literally feels like running into a gaint monsters mouth, but it was our monster. Still get chills when I see one fly over even now 10years later as a civilian. God bless ❤

[Invisible_Socks]

Army veteran here. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to work on and fly in these beautiful machines.

[MattU]

10 year CH-47D/F Mechanic. Love those Chinooks!

[learningwithlanden]

I recently rode in a Chinook for ROTC and was extremely surprised to hear that it’s faster than a Blackhawk. Such a cool monstrosity of a helicopter! Love the video!

[BIGREDTECH]

I had the honor in assisting a chinook crew on setup and rigging to help stop the flooding in our area. The rotor wash is unreal on these things. It was an awesome experience!

[soltea]

I live on a military training route in the UK where they transport from the south west up to the north and I must say I get goosebumps every time one does a low pass over, the noise of them is so unique and powerful, brilliant machines 👏

[chrismulvaneyphoto]

My favourite piece of aircraft tech ever!! I served in the British Army, and this was our taxi in 2003, on Op Telic. So many people owe their lives to this phenomenal taxi, ambulance, bus and every other task it has on duty. The chinook deserves one hell of a medal!

[meep]

3:11 While the CH-47 isn't usually armed, a set of 4 ACH-47As were produced during the Vietnam war to test the viability of a heavy attack helicopter. It had a variable armament which included 5 M2 .50 calls or 5 M60 LMGs, 20mm autocannons, rockets or gun pods, and a 40mm grenade launcher. One survives to this day and is on display at the Redstone Arsenal in Alabama.

[maverick]

Hands down 1 of my favourite military helicopters and i had the privilege of flying in a British one during my time in Army cadets whilst at an Annual camp when i was like 14 years old (I'm 32 this October). When i flew in one they had a fuel tank inside like the one you see in this video and during the flight the pilot turned off one of the engines and restarted it. I was in awe of the guy hanging out the back also. One of the best experiences ever.

[joeroscillo]

Great seeing a huge beast of a machine, that was around in 1963 when I was in the USAF!! Still serving it's usefulness, 60 years later and still good to go!!

[webds]

My dad was a Chinook pilot in the Army and did two tours in Vietnam. I grew up around them. ❤

[fredleibach]

PIA. Right over by my house. Was raised here with hueys, blackhawks, and now chinooks. Like it or not, the chinook has reached that Iconic status. It has done its job for many many years and missions.
Thank you for coming over and making this video for us! I have been at that base one time. The hanger is old school & Huge!!
Thank you all that were involved in filming this for us. And thank you all for the services and time you have put in for our country!

[hogflies]

I don't know why, but Army flight crew just give off a whole other sense of badass. The walk, the Helmet, and the helicopter make it golden.

[AirlinersLive]

Found your channel and have been watching one video after the other! But this has to be one of our favourites!! Love the content and we love the Chinook!!

[kaleb]

My younger brother got selected yesterday to fly these, super proud of him. Can’t wait to see in person.

[SCFoster]

Nice video. As former Boeing Vertol flight test, flew the last A model Chinook from Ft. Indiantown Gap back to the Pennsylvania factory to go into the D mod line, to refurbish as a D model Chinook. Also worked on the first electronic cockpit with MFDs, delivering the first E Model to the 160th.
Happy that you interviewed the flight engineer. It's really their bird.

[linkieloos]

I live near a British Army garrison and let me tell you, it is a real sight seeing those helicopters (more specifically Boeing Chinooks) pass on the way to and from the base. It really is a tantalising piece of machinery.

[richardstankiewicz]

All military personnel thank you for your service