January 16 2014. Royal Air British forces were the first three helicopters Boeing Chinook HC.6. All to be delivered 14 transport that will be used in the fall 2014 years.

On the basis of aviastantsii US Navy carried out tests of three Boeing Chinook HC.6. This spring will begin training on existing helicopters.

The Boeing Chinook HC.6 is an updated version of the Boeing Chinook CH-47F. The engines, avionics, and various systems (defensive and communication systems) were improved.

After all helicopters delivered to the base, RAF will have 38 helicopters Chinook HC.2 / 2A, 8 helicopters Chinook HC.3 (HC.5) and 14 helicopters Chinook HC.6.

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