AgustaWestland Helicopter ICH-47F

The ICH-47F is the latest license-built development of the world famous Chinook helicopter. In operation with the Italian Army, incorporating all features to meet the latest requirements for secure communications, self protection and advanced data-link connectivity, the ICH-47F is primarily providing air transportation of internal/external cargo, troops and weapons to/from and within the combat area. In addition, the helicopter is suitable for special support functions, disaster relief and fire fighting. The aircraft benefits from excellent payload, long range and high cruise speed. Its high power engines provide excellent ‘hot and high’ capability and capability to carry out day/night and instrument meteorological conditions (VMC/IMC) operations make the Chinook a unique asset. Leading Features MTOW: 22,680kg Powerplant: 2 x Honeywell 55-L-714A (4733 shp each) Crew: 2 Pilots and 33 combat equipped troops Technical Data Weights Max take Off 22680 kg 50000 lb Maximum Cargo Weights Forward Hook 7727 kg 17000 lb Center Hook 11818 kg 26000 lb Aft Hook 7727 kg 17000 lb Engine Rating (2 x Honeywell 55-L-714A) Take Off power (2 x ) 3529 kW 4733 shp Internal Dimensions Length 9.29 m 30.50 ft Height 1.98 m 6.50 ft Width 2.29 m 7.50 ft External Dimensions Overall length 30.18 m 99.00 ft Overall height (rotors turning) 5.77 m 18.93 ft Rotors diameter 18.29 m 60.00 ft Fuselage Length 15.87 m 52.00 ft Fuselage Width 3.78 m 12.42 ft Wheel base – Longitudinal (fwd wheel to aft wheel) 6,86 m 22.50 ft General Performance Max Speed 315 Km/h 170 kts Max Cruise Speed 292 Km/h 158 kts Max Range 740 km 400 nm Service Ceiling 6100 m 20000 ft