The Chinook is equipped with two T55-GA-714A turboshaft engines, which are pod-mounted on either side of the rear pylon under the rear rotor blades. The self-sealing fuel tanks are mounted in ...

The Chinook Block IIs have an improved structure, uprated engines, and new fiberglass blades to add 4,000 pounds of payload capacity. There are also improvements to the fuel capacity to allow the ...

2xTextron Lycoming T55-4-714 Turboshaft engines Max Speed: 259 kph Range: 1382 km The MH-47 Chinook and its “E,” “D” and “G” variants are the primary heavy lift transport helicopters ...

in the process the Chinook lost one of its two engines at 12,000 feet and kept flying! After that, Mack’s Chinook lost its hydraulic fluid due to repeated bullet strikes on the lines.

The key to the Chinook’s incredible speed is the Honeywell T-55 714C engine offering 5,000 SHP, and twin-rotor configuration. According to Honeywell, “The latest configuration T55-714C ...