Boeing CH-47 Chinook
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| Role | Transport helicopter |
|---|---|
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing Rotorcraft Systems |
| First flight | 21 September 1961 |
| Introduction | 1962 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | United States Army Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Royal Netherlands Air Force See CH-47 operators for others |
| Produced | 1962–present |
| Number built | over 1,179[1] |
| Unit cost | $35 million (2008) average[2] |
| Developed from | Vertol Model 107 |
| Variants | Boeing Chinook (UK variants) |