CH-47 Chinook

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((subpages}} The H-47 or CH-47 Chinook is the current U.S. Army medium lift helicopters, operated by numerous nations. The MH-47 Chinook is a special operations variant.

These helicopters can carry troops, cargo, and small vehicles internally, and larger loads, such as a howitzer, hung from a sling that attaches to the bottom of the helicopter.