In the case of the CH-47, the "C" indicates that it is a transport aircraft, while the second alphabet, "H," denotes that it's a helicopter.

Patuxent River, Md. — The U.S. Navy has expanded the operational capabilities of its CH-53E Super Stallion heavy lift helicopter with successful testing of hand-launched sonobuoy deployments ...

The CH-47 Chinook helicopter can hold 2,300 gallons of water at a time and takes only 40 seconds to fully refill its tank, making it a major advantage in fighting Central Coast fires.

Boeing's CH-47 Chinook has stood the test of time as a soldier and equipment transporter, and remains one of the fastest flyers in the U.S. military's fleet.

Reminiscent of early-World War I bomber tactics, the Navy has tested hand-deploying sonobuoys from the CH-53E heavy-lift helicopter. Announced on Sept.

Lockheed Martin Corp.’s LMT business unit, Sikorsky Aircraft, recently clinched a contract involving its CH-53K helicopter. The award has been provided by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon ...

A Canadian Forces CH-146 Griffon utility helicopter is seen in flight from Kandahar Air Field (KAF) to Arghandab district in Kandahar province on Oct. 18, 2010. (Massoud Hossaini/AFP via Getty ...

The Japan Self-Defense Forces have placed an order for 17 CH-47JA Block II Chinooks (Extended Range) transport helicopters, becoming the fourth nation to ...

Lockheed Martin Corp.’s LMT business unit, Sikorsky Aircraft, recently secured a contract to support its CH-53K helicopter program.