Plans to the transition to the Foxtrot variant began in 2014 with funds allocated for the program in 2018. Under an €820 millions contract, Boeing will upgrade the CH-47D fleet to the CH-47F variant.
The first helicopter arrived at Boeing Ridley Park, PA in 2020 after some delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. First 3 upgraded Chinooks scheduled for delivery in Q4 2021. Last one and 17th helicopter to be completed in 2025.
The first CH-47F arrived in November 2021 and was received with an official ceremony at the Colmenar Viejo base in January.
As of January 2023, 5 CH-47F have been delivered with 7 more expected to arrive this year. 17th and final Chinook is scheduled for late 2024 and FAMET is aiming to secure funding for the 18th aircraft.
In February 2023 completed certification for embarked operations aboard BPE Juan Carlos I (video).
The first helicopter arrived at Boeing Ridley Park, PA in 2020 after some delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. First 3 upgraded Chinooks scheduled for delivery in Q4 2021. Last one and 17th helicopter to be completed in 2025.
The first CH-47F arrived in November 2021 and was received with an official ceremony at the Colmenar Viejo base in January.
As of January 2023, 5 CH-47F have been delivered with 7 more expected to arrive this year. 17th and final Chinook is scheduled for late 2024 and FAMET is aiming to secure funding for the 18th aircraft.
In February 2023 completed certification for embarked operations aboard BPE Juan Carlos I (video).
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Units |
Years | Units | Base |
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2022- | BHELTRA V | Colmenar Viejo AB |
List of Aircraft |
C/N | Mod | Built | ID In this Org | In other Org | |||
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M.7500 | HT.17-20A ET-420 #10276 f/f Sep21 at Boeing Ridley Park, PA, pictured | ||||||
M.7501 | HT.17-21A ET-421 #10277 | ||||||
M.7502 | HT.17-22A ET-422 #10278 | ||||||
M.7503 | HT.17-23A ET-423 #10279 |