The Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter that is the second-heaviest lifting Western helicopter to the Sikorsky CH-53. Its name, Chinook, is from the Native American Chinook people of Oregon and …

Is the Chinook the right breed for you? Learn more about the Chinook including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

1. A moist warm wind blowing from the sea in coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest. 2. A warm dry wind that descends from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, causing a rapid rise in …

The H-47 Chinook is the heavy-lift helicopter of choice for the U.S. Army and 20 international operators. This tandem rotor workhorse excels in cargo and troop transport, search and rescue, casualty …

The Chinook Owners Association (COA) is the original national parent club for the Chinook dog. The COA was founded by Chinook owners responsible for the recovery of the Chinook breed from near …

Jan 14, 2026 · Chinook winds are warm, dry downslope winds that can cause temperatures to rise rapidly east of the Rocky Mountains, sometimes by dozens of degrees in just hours.

Jan 15, 2026 · The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a multi-role, heavy-lift helicopter renowned for its robust performance and versatility in a wide range of military operations. Originally introduced in the 1960s, …

May 28, 2025 · Originally developed by Vertol and later produced by Boeing, the Chinook entered service in the early 1960s and quickly became one of the most widely recognized heavy lift …

The CH-47D Chinook is the U.S. Army’s primary heavy troop and supply transport aircraft. Originally fielded in the Vietnam War, the CH-47 has undergone a series up upgrades to increase lift and...

May 19, 2025 · Military enthusiasts would agree that the CH-47 Chinook is one of the most iconic military helicopters ever. This twin-engine, tandem-rotor aircraft was the result of a 1956 U.S. Army …