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What is the delivery date for the new UK Chinooks?
The delivery date for the new UK Chinooks has not been announced yet.
What is the cost of the new UK Chinooks?
The cost of the new UK Chinooks is estimated to be around £1.5 billion.
What is the difference between a UK Chinook and a US Chinook?
The main difference between a UK Chinook and a US Chinook is the manufacturer. UK Chinooks are produced by the British company Westland Helicopters and US Chinooks are produced by the American company Boeing. Additionally, the UK Chinook is primarily used for military purposes, whereas the US Chinook can have both military and civilian applications.
What are the features of the UK and US Chinook helicopters?
UK Chinook Helicopter
– Twin-engine, tandem-rotor heavy-lift cargo helicopter
– Cruise speed of 155mph (250km/h)
– Maximum take-off weight of 22,000kg
– Maximum payload of 10,000kg
– Maximum altitude of 20,000ft (6,096m)
US Chinook Helicopter
– Twin-engine, tandem-rotor heavy-lift cargo helicopter
– Cruise speed of 150mph (242km/h)
– Maximum take-off weight of 24,500kg
– Maximum payload of 11,400kg
– Maximum altitude of 15,000ft (4,570m)