Developed as YCH-1 at the end of the 50s, the Chinook is the standard US Army and several more countries medium transport helicopter. It was also produced in Italy by Meriodionali SpA.

It has a loading ramp in the tail and is capable of carry large underslung loads

There is also a variant called MH-47 for the special forces.

Type: Medium Cargo
First Flight : CH-47A : Sep 21, 1961
Crew / Load: 2 up to 44