A Boeing CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter of the U.S. Army taxiing on the ramp, showcasing its iconic tandem-rotor design.
© GE90FAN
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Spotter's notes
The Minnesota National Guard offers tours of their base at Camp Ripley, for employers who employ national guard members. To get there they ride on the Chinook, like this or a C130. This Chinook had just arrived to drop off those employers, after their trip.
Aircraft identity
Registration
Unclear (partial: 4-08843 visible)
ICAO Type
CH47
Model
CH-47 Chinook
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
U.S. Army
Livery
U.S. Army standard tan/military camouflage
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Honeywell T55 turboshaft
Thrust
Approx 3,750 shaft horsepower (each engine)
Wingspan
Rotor diameter: 18.3 m (60 ft)
Length
15.5 m (50 ft 10 in)
Height
5.7 m (18 ft 11 in)
MTOW
22,680 kg (50,000 lbs)
Range
741 km (460 mi) standard
Capacity
33-55 troops or 10,886 kg (24,000 lbs) cargo
Cruise Speed
291 km/h (181 mph)
Noise Rating
Typically high due to twin-rotor design, not civilian certified, N/A on ICAO standards
Location
Airport Code
FFM/KFFM
Airport Name
Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - Einar Mickelson Field