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CH-47J Japanese Medium Transport Helicopter

CH-47J

Utility Helicopter
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CH-47J Japanese Medium Transport Helicopter
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Basic Information
Name
CH-47J Japanese Medium Transport Helicopter
Designation
CH-47J
Alternate Designation
CH-47J
Equipment Type
Utility Helicopter
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Date of Introduction
1988
Description

The CH-47J is a medium-transport helicopter for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF).[95] The differences between the CH-47J and the CH-47D are the engine, rotor brake and avionics, for use for general transportation, SAR and disaster activity like U.S. forces. The CH-47J is produced by Kawasaki Heavy Industries under a license by Boeing. It is equipped with a global positioning system (GPS), FLIR, and PNVG. The CH-47JA, introduced in 1993, is a long-range version of the CH-47J, fitted with enlarged saddle fuel tank, a nose radar, an AAQ-16 FLIR in a turret under the nose, and a partial glass cockpit. Both versions are built under license in Japan by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, who produced 61 aircraft by April 2001.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew 3
Engine Turboshaft (2 hp)
Max Speed 274.0 km/h
Range 474.0 km
Service Ceiling 5 m
Variants
CH-47JA The CH-47JA, introduced in 1993, is a long-range version of the CH-47J, fitted with an enlarged fuel tank, an AAQ-16 FLIR in a turret under the nose, and a partial glass cockpit. Both versions are built under license in Japan by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, who produced 61 aircraft by April 2001.
System
Alternative Designation CH-47J
Primary Function The CH-47J performs various transport missions. It transports troops, war supplies and battlefield equipment. This helicopter is also deployed in medical evacuation, search and rescue, aircraft recovery, parachute drop and other operations.
Type Medium Transport Helicopter
Crew 3 (Pilot, Co Pilot, Flight Engineer) ea
Passengers The CH-47J accommodates 33 to 55 passengers, depending on cargo area configuration. However usually it carries less passengers. Alternatively it can carry up to 24 litters, plus medical attendants.
Blades, Main Rotor 3 ea
Blades, Tail Rotor 3 ea
Cargo Capacity It can carry up to 10,900 kg of cargo internally and 12,700 kg externally on a sling load.
Cargo Hooks The helicopter has three external cargo hooks and can carry various loads, such as light vehicles, artillery pieces or shelters.
Internal Payload 20,900 kg
External Payload 12,700 kg
Dimensions
Length 15.5 m
Main Rotor Diameter 18.3 m
Height 5.7 m
Weight, Empty 10,814 kg
Weight, Maximum Take Off INA
Automotive
Engine Name 2 x Kawasaki T55-K-712
Engine Type Turboshafts
Engine Power 2 x 4,333 shp
Maximum Speed 274 km/h
Cruising Speed 259 km/h
Service Ceiling 5.64 km
Range 474 km
Ferry Range 2,059 km
Main Weapon System
Note This military transport helicopter is unarmed.
Protection
Stealth Properties No
Heat Signature Reduction INA
Add on Armor INA
NBC Protection INA
EW Counter Measures/CCM INA
Counter Measures (Chaff/Flares) INA
Details
Country of Origin Japan
Category Transport Helicopter
Air > Transport Helicopter
Filter Label
C
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
15.5 m
Width
—
Height
5.7 m
Weight
10814 kg
Operators (1)
Japan
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