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Royal Australian Army Boeing-Vertol CH-47F Chinook Heavy Lift Helicopter - A15-307, 5th Aviation Regiment, 15th Aviation Brigade (1:72 Scale)
Royal Australian Army Boeing-Vertol CH-47F Chinook Heavy Lift Helicopter - A15-307, 5th Aviation Regiment, 15th Aviation Brigade

Forces of Valor Royal Australian Army Boeing-Vertol CH-47F Chinook Heavy Lift Helicopter - A15-307, 5th Aviation Regiment, 15th Aviation Brigade




 
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Forces of Valor FOV821004F2 Royal Australian Army Boeing-Vertol CH-47F Chinook Heavy Lift Helicopter - A15-307, 5th Aviation Regiment, 15th Aviation Brigade (1:72 Scale) "The Chinook is an awesome aviation airframe. It is able to lift single heavy-duty pieces of equipment and light vehicles and is one of the most reliable airframes in service in the entire United States Military. It can lift up to 50,000 pounds and nearly 26,000 can be slung below the helicopter from the center hook. It has redundancy built in that many people do not even realize, which makes it a very safe airframe. Each of the huge rotor blades on the Chinook CH-47 weighs 350 pounds, and the engines work together to turn the rotors. Each of the engines work about 50 percent capacity, if one engine fails the other simply goes into high gear, and functions at 100 percent allowing the helicopter to fly just as well as it does with two engines."
- Military.com

The CH-47 is a twin-engine, tandem rotor helicopter designed for transportation of cargo, troops, and weapons during day, night, visual, and instrument conditions. Development of the medium lift Boeing Vertol (models 114 and 414) CH-47 Series Chinook began in 1956. Since then the effectiveness of the Chinook has been continually upgraded by successive product improvements, the CH-47A, CH-47B, CH-47C, and CH-47D. The amount of load a cargo helicopter can carry depends on the model, the fuel on board, the distance to be flown, and atmospheric conditions.

The MH-47G Special Operations Aviation (SOA) version is currently being delivered to the U.S. Army. It is similar to the MH-47E, but features more sophisticated avionics including a digital Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS). The CAAS is a common glass cockpit used by different helicopters such as MH-60K/Ls, CH-53E/Ks, and ARH-70As. The MH-47G also incorporates all of the new sections of the CH-47F.

The new modernization program improves MH-47D and MH-47E Special Operations Chinooks to the MH-47G design specs. A total of 25 MH-47E and 11 MH-47D aircraft were upgraded by the end of 2003. In 2002 the army announced plans to expand the Special Operations Aviation Regiment via an additional 12 MH-47G helicopters. The final MH-47G Chinook was delivered to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command on February 10th, 2011. Modernization of MH-47D/E Chinooks to MH-47G standard is due for completion in 2015.

The British MOD confirmed that while the US does not currently export the model, the two countries are currently in discussion regarding the MH-47G.

Pictured here is a 1:72 scale replica of a Royal Australian Army Boeing-Vertol CH-47F Chinook helicopter that was attached to the 5th Aviation Regiment, 15th Aviation Brigade. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Length: 9-inches
Rotorspan: 10-inches

Release Date: January 2021

Historical Account: "Down Under" - The Australian Defence Force has operated Boeing CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for most of the period since 1974. Thirty of the type have entered Australian service, comprising twelve CH-47C variants, eight CH-47Ds and ten CH-47Fs. The helicopters have been operated by both the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Australian Army.

An initial order of eight Chinooks for the RAAF was placed in 1962, but soon cancelled in favor of more urgent priorities. The Australian military still required helicopters of this type, and twelve CH-47C Chinooks were ordered in 1970. The CH-47s entered service with the RAAF in December 1974. The eleven surviving Chinooks were retired in 1989 as a cost-saving measure, but it was found that the Australian Defence Force's other helicopters could not replace their capabilities. As a result, four of the CH-47Cs were upgraded to CH-47D standard, and returned to service in 1995 with the Australian Army. The Army acquired two more CH-47Ds in 2000 and another pair in 2012. The CH-47Ds were replaced with seven new CH-47F aircraft during 2015, and another three were delivered in 2016.

The Chinooks have mainly been used to support the Australian Army, though they have performed a wide range of other tasks. Three Chinooks took part in the Iraq War during 2003, when they transported supplies and Australian special forces. A detachment of two Chinooks was also deployed to Afghanistan during the northern spring and summer months for each year between 2006 and 2007 and 2008 to 2013, seeing extensive combat. Two of the CH-47s deployed to Afghanistan were destroyed as a result of crashes. The helicopters have also frequently been assigned to assist recovery efforts following natural disasters and undertook a range of civilian construction tasks while being operated by the RAAF.

Features
  • Diecast metal and plastic construction
  • Spinning rotor blades
  • Rear ramp lowers
  • Comes with two seated pilot figures
  • Accurate markings and insignia
  • Comes with display stand

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4 of 5 Great detail in a well-made model June 24, 2021
Reviewer: Dennis C. from Littleton, CO United States  
This CH-47 model is an excellent example of this machine. Comes with an excellent, sturdy base held by several screws or a two piece stand for an in-flight posture. The instructions for final assembly were picture only, could have a used a few words of narrative in order to make a couple of steps more clear. Very well packaged and secure, including minor additional parts to be added on in final assembly.

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