But the Chinook is meant to be the heavy-lifter. For instance, the Chinook is intended to sling-load howitzers, and Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) – tasks Armies prioritize. And why the ...

and more powerful engines that can handle a 19,500 lb load – nearly twice the Chinook’s original lift capacity. An upgrade program exists to remanufacture 300 of the current fleet of 425 CH ...