Aviation-Guide - Flipbook - Page 24
Boeing 234 “Chinook”
S P E C I F I C AT
IONS:
Cruise Speed:
137 mph
Type I Heavy Lift Helicopter
Gallon Capacity:
3,000/bucket
Manufacturer
Boeing Company / Vertol
Aircraft Company
Crew
Pilot and Co-pilot
Boeing 234
The Boeing 234 is the civilian version of the U.S.
Army’s CH-47 “Chinook.” The aircraft was originally
designed by the Boeing Company in the early 60s,
to be a medium-lift helicopter to transport cargo and
military personnel. Both the BV 107 and the 234 are
used for timber harvesting in the commercial sector.
The Boeing 234 (CH-47) and the BV-107 (CH-46)
are most recognizable by their tandem rotors. The
234 has almost twice the lifting capability (between
15,000-25,000 pounds) of the smaller BV-107, which
allows it to operate with a larger water bucket for fire
suppression.
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