The RSAF has started taking delivery of the CH-47F Heavy Lift Helicopter to Singapore, following its initial delivery to the RSAF Helicopter Detachment in Oakey, Australia.
With better lift and reach capabilities, the CH-47F helicopters will complement the RSAF's fleet of helicopters to provide the SAF with a robust lift capability for a wide range of operations including Search and Rescue, aeromedical evacuation, troop lift, fire-fighting and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations.
When operationalised, the CH-47F helicopters will progressively replace the RSAF’s older Chinooks that have been in service since 1994.
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