Japan becomes Boeing’s newest customer of latest Chinook helo variant

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Japan becomes Boeing’s newest customer of latest Chinook helo variant

Japan is the fourth country to purchase the latest version of the U.S. Army's CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter to modernize its older fleet of CH-47 JAs.

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The Japanese Armed Forces ordered 17 CH-47 Block II helicopters to Boeing to upgrade their fleet The new configuration will improve stability, security and efficiency, and will also feature an advanced digital cab and reinforced fuselage Drafting A21 Vie, 14/02/2025 - 01:00 Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) will jointly produce an order for 17 long-range CH-47 Block II Chinook helicopters requested by the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF…

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Japan Signs Deal For 17 Boeing Extended Range CH-47F Block II Chinooks - Defense Daily

Japan has a signed deal to acquire 17 of Boeing’s [BA] CH-47 Block II Chinooks Extended Range heavy-lift helicopters, the company announced Thursday. A Boeing spokesperson confirmed to Defense Daily […]

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Japan Orders 17 Boeing CH-47JA Block II Chinooks - EDR Magazine

Philadelphia, Feb. 13, 2025 – The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks Extended Range to modernize its fleet, replacing some of its CH-4 J/A aircraft. The aircraft will be co-produced by Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI). Boeing and KHI have delivered over a 100 Chinooks to the JSDF since the 1980s, making it one of the longest lasting and most successful license manufacturing programs in Japan. “This …

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Japan orders 17 Boeing CH-47JA Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters

Boeing and KHI have been delivering Chinook helicopters to the JSDF since the 1980s, with more than 100 aircraft supplied to date. This procurement continues the long-standing cooperation between the two companies in supporting Japan’s defence capabilities. The Block II Chinook features an advanced digital cockpit, reinforced airframe, and upgraded fuel tanks, improving its performance and operational range. The aircraft also includes digital fl…

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Japan’s defense forces order 17 CH-47 Chinook helicopters

Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has placed an order with Boeing for 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks (Extended Range) helicopters as part of an effort to modernize its current aircraft fleet.   On February 13, 2025, Boeing announced that the new Japanese CH-47 Chinooks would be co-produced by Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) in a partnership that stretches back over 40 years.   Boeing and KHI have delivered over 100 Chinooks to the JSDF since the 1980…