| Item No | FOV-821004F-1 |
|---|---|
| Scale | 1/72 |
| Product Name | Boeing Chinook CH-47F helicopter #A15-305 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 (A15-305) is a heavy-lift helicopter operated by the Australian Army’s 5th Aviation Regiment, part of the 16th Aviation Brigade (previously under the 15th Aviation Brigade before restructuring). Note that the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) does not operate Chinooks—they are exclusively used by the Australian Army.
Role: Heavy-lift transport helicopter
Manufacturer: Boeing (USA)
Operator: Australian Army (5th Aviation Regiment)
Variant: CH-47F (modernized version)
Registration: A15-305 (Australian military serial)
Twin-Rotor System:
Twin counter-rotating rotors eliminate the need for a tail rotor, providing exceptional lift capacity and stability.
Payload & Capacity:
Can lift up to 10,886 kg (24,000 lbs) internally or via slung load.
Transports 55 troops, vehicles, artillery, or humanitarian supplies.
Performance:
Max Speed: 315 km/h (196 mph)
Range: 741 km (460 mi) (extendable with extra fuel tanks)
Service Ceiling: 6,100 m (20,000 ft)
Modern Avionics:
Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) digital cockpit.
Enhanced survivability with missile warning systems and radar jamming.
Unit: 5th Aviation Regiment (based in Townsville, Queensland)
Primary Roles:
Troop & equipment transport
Combat resupply
Disaster relief (bushfires, floods, cyclones)
Special operations support
Recent Upgrades:
Improved durability for harsh Australian conditions.
Enhanced defensive systems for modern battlefields.
Domestic: 2020 bushfire relief, 2022 Queensland floods.
International: Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea (training/logistics).
The CH-47F (A15-305) is a vital asset for Australia, offering unmatched heavy-lift capability in both military and humanitarian missions.
