A Closer Look At The Complicated Fate Of The US Army CH-47 Chinook Helicopter

In April 2019, the US Army decided to stop procuring the CH-47F Chinook helicopter for conventional force beyond 2020. The decision to discontinue the program came as part of the larger plan to design and procure two new helicopters, including a long-range assault and an attack reconnaissance helicopter. The Army still desires to purchase a small number of CH-47F helicopters for special operations.