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Rotorcraft
Chinook 'Block 2' Program Could Begin in 2017, Army Says
The U.S. Army plans to extend the life of its venerable CH-47 Chinook another 45 years through a series of block upgrades.
The U.S. Army now has 309 CH-47F Chinooks, which are replacing D models as they are fielded. It also has 150 E models. (Photo: Boeing)
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Bill Carey
January 28, 2015
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