Spanish army to get complete helicopter fleet upgrade from Boeing
NewsJanuary 09, 2019
PHILADELPHIA. Boeing has signed an agreement with the government of Spain to upgrade all 17 of Spain?s CH-47D Chinook helicopters to the F-model configuration, adding features such as the digital automatic flight-control system, common avionics architecture system, and advanced cargo handling. The upgrades will be performed to align Spain's helicopters with those of other nations.
The CH-47F is a twin-engine, tandem rotor, heavy-lift helicopter that Boeing officials say can fly at speeds exceeding 175 mph and carry payloads greater than 21,000 pounds.
“The Chinook is a versatile aircraft flown by eight NATO nations, including Spain,” said Chuck Dabundo, vice president, Cargo and Utility Helicopters and H-47 program manager. “With this contract, Spain’s Chinook crews will enjoy the platform’s current technology and capability, while the country gets an affordable upgrade that builds on its existing H-47 investment.”
Deliveries to Spain are expected to begin in 2021.
