This latest order brings the total number of MH-47G Block II helicopters under contract to 51. The move is part of continued efforts to modernise the entire Chinook fleet for U.S. Army special operations.
The MH-47G Block II is a heavy-lift helicopter designed to support complex and high-risk missions globally. It features a reinforced airframe, redesigned fuel tanks, advanced avionics, and a configuration that allows for future upgrades at lower cost.
“Supporting the needs of our special operators continues to be critically important,” said Heather McBryan, Vice President and Programme Manager for Boeing Cargo Programs. “USASOAC has unique and complex mission requirements, so it’s vital we provide the enhanced capabilities of the MH-47G Block II as quickly as possible.”
The contract follows a previous acquisition of four MH-47G Block II helicopters earlier in 2024. Boeing expects to complete the modernisation of the entire USASOAC Chinook fleet by early 2030.
Source: Boeing (press release).
