HELIXO Boeing CH-47 Chinook

The Tandem Rotor Titan: Boeing CH-47F Chinook

Hear the distinct "wokka-wokka" sound of the heavy lift champion. The CH-47 Chinook is unique in the world of helicopters for its tandem rotor design, which eliminates the need for a tail rotor and allows 100% of the engine power to be used for lift. This makes it the fastest military helicopter in the US inventory and a beast capable of carrying Humvees, artillery pieces, or dozens of troops. This kit represents the modern "F" (Foxtrot) variant, featuring an upgraded airframe and advanced cockpit avionics, currently serving as the logistical backbone of the US Army.

HELIXO brings this giant to your workbench with a tooling that emphasizes interior detail. Since the Chinook is essentially a flying bus, the kit features a completely detailed cargo hold, including the signature quilted soundproofing on the walls, troop seating web benches, and the floor roller system for cargo pallets. The rear ramp can be posed in multiple positions: fully closed, fully open for loading, or level for "hover" extraction. The two massive rotor heads are engineering marvels, faithfully reproducing the complex linkages that prevent the blades from colliding.

This release, dubbed the "Heavy Haulers" edition, comes with decals for a battle-hardened US Army unit deployed in overseas operations. The sheet includes low-visibility markings, extensive data stencils, and specific unit nose art. Modelers will particularly enjoy the painting process; the Chinook is famous for the heavy exhaust staining that streaks down the rear fuselage from the twin turboshafts, offering a fantastic opportunity to practice airbrush weathering techniques to create a realistic, operational look.