The maximum takeoff weight of the machine exceeds 22,000 kilograms, of which over 10,000 kilograms can be payload or several dozen (depending on the equipment, up to 55) soldiers.

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The United States Army has ordered three additional Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinooks to recapitalize the US Army’s heavy-lift helicopter fleet. The US Army wants 465 CH-47 Chinook Block IIs, but ...