Boeing has been awarded a $271-million deal to produce six “remanufactured” MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters for the US Army.
Boeing said the updates to the chopper answer the US Army Special Operations Aviation Command’s need for battle-ready heavy-lift helicopters capable of adapting to increasingly complex missions.
The contract brings the total number of Block II orders for the army to 42.
Work is expected to be completed by May 2027.
Partners for Modernization
Boeing cargo programs vice president and program manager Heather McBryan said the updated build will help the company continue being a key player in the force’s special operations domain.
“With the new and improved MH-47G Block II aircraft, the Special Operations Aviation Command is not only receiving the most capable Chinook helicopter, they are also provided the flexibility to add additional upgrades as their needs evolve over time,” she shared.
The company has worked closely with the US Army in its efforts to modernize its fleet. Last year, it received a $195-million contract to provide six Block II Chinook helicopters.
