| Item No | FOV-821004F-2 |
|---|---|
| Scale | 1/72 |
| Product Name | Boeing Chinook CH-47F helicopter #A15-307 5th Aviation Regiment 15th Aviation Brigade, Royal Australian Air Force |
| Country | Austrlia |
| Machine Type | Transport helicopters |
| Materials | ABS, Polycarbonate , PVC & Zinc Alloy |
| Weight | 450 g / 15.87 ounce |
| Product Size | 225 x 53 x 87 mm / 8.86 x 2.08 x 3.42 in. |
| Box Size | 313 x 133 x 149 mm / 12.33 x 5.24 x 5.87 in. |
The Boeing CH-47F Chinook (A15-307) is a heavy-lift helicopter operated by the 5th Aviation Regiment, 15th Aviation Brigade, under the Royal Australian Army (not the Royal Australian Air Force—the RAAF does not operate Chinooks). Here’s an introduction to this aircraft:
Role: Heavy-lift transport helicopter
Manufacturer: Boeing (USA)
Operator: Australian Army (5th Aviation Regiment)
Variant: CH-47F (modernized version)
Registration: A15-307 (Australian military serial)
Twin-Rotor Design:
Uses two counter-rotating rotors (no tail rotor), allowing superior lift capacity and stability.
Payload Capacity:
Can carry up to 10,886 kg (24,000 lbs) internally or externally.
Transports troops (up to 55 soldiers), vehicles, artillery, or supplies.
Performance:
Max Speed: 315 km/h (196 mph)
Range: 741 km (460 mi) with standard fuel; extendable with auxiliary tanks.
Service Ceiling: 6,100 m (20,000 ft)
Advanced Avionics:
Features a Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) with digital glass cockpit.
Enhanced navigation (GPS, inertial) and survivability systems.
The 5th Aviation Regiment (5 Avn Regt), based in Townsville, Queensland, operates the CH-47F under the 16th Aviation Brigade (formerly 15th Aviation Brigade, as per older structures).
A15-307 is one of several CH-47Fs acquired to replace older CH-47D models.
Used for:
Troop and equipment transport
Disaster relief (e.g., firefighting, flood support)
Special operations support
Domestic disaster response (e.g., 2020 bushfires, 2022 floods)
International missions (previously in Afghanistan, Timor-Leste, and the Pacific).
The CH-47F is a critical asset for the Australian Army, providing unmatched heavy-lift capability in both military and humanitarian roles.
