RAF Chinook Role Demo: RIAT 2025.

A versatile heavy-lift helicopter equipped for extreme environments and multi-role operations

The Chinook is capable of operating in diverse environments, from arctic and desert to jungle. Armed with self-defence systems, it primarily supports troop transport, resupply, and casualty evacuation, carrying up to 55 troops or 10 tonnes of cargo.

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The Chinook is an extremely capable and highly versatile support helicopter that can be operated from land or sea bases into a range of diverse environments from the arctic and desert to the jungle. The aircraft is armed and is fitted with a suite of self-defence equipment allowing Chinook to operate across the battle space. Chinook aircraft are primarily used for trooping, resupply and battlefield Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC).

With a triple hook external load system, internal cargo winch, roller conveyor fit and large reserves of power available, the aircraft can be used to lift a wide variety of complex under-slung or internal stores including vehicles. It can carry up to 55 troops and/or up to 10 tonnes of freight. Secondary roles include Search and Rescue as well as providing support to a wide variety of specialist tasks. The crew consists of two pilots and two WSOps supplemented by other specialists dependent on the mission.