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CH47D

Miltech Simulations

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Miltech Simulations CH47D is a tandem-rotor, heavy-lift helicopter designed for diverse missions including troop and cargo transport, medical evacuation, and construction support. Its powerful twin engines and counter-rotating rotors provide exceptional lifting capacity for internal or underslung loads. Its robust design and advanced systems allow for operation in demanding environments and ensure the successful completion of critical missions.

Beautifully Modeled Helicopter: high-quality modeling and texturing throughout - exteriors and interiors.

  • Highly detailed Cockpit Model, with detailed wear and tear throughout.
  • Fully modeled cargo bay.
  • 4K Textures throughout, with sharp details and realistic damage/dirt maps.

Realistic Animations: including working doors and cargo ramp, accurately rotating Tandem Rotors, Blade Droop, etc.

Liveries: 16 Liveries, including US Army, RAF, Luftwaffe, Italian Esercito, Spain Ejercito, RCAF, Australian Army, etc.

Effects: Downwash effect (water, dirt); engine heat blur, volumetric lighting.

Flight Model: Tailored flight and engine model, validated through testing and feedback from CH47 pilots and technicians.

  • Specialized flight model that accurately simulates the stability, maneuverability, and capacities of a Tandem Rotor Configuration.
  • The flight model makes use of the native helicopter Flight Model, enhanced with customized parameters to accurately simulate the expected behavior.
  • NOTE: FM Will be migrated to fully native Tandem Support after the release of SU15. Autopilot will be available after the release of SU15.

Sounds: Comprehensive sound pack, developed from sounds recorded on real aircraft.

  • Comprehensive engine and rotor soundset, with distinct sounds for the iconic Blade Slap based on collective, pitch/roll angle, and High G slap.
  • Accurate depiction of APU sounds, FWD Transmission Whine and Ramp hydraulic sounds.

Cargo Loading Capabilities:

  • 6 External Cargo Loads (Sling loads in both Tandem and Single-sling configurations), including Humvees, Rhibs and even Helicopter Fuselages.
  • 5 Internal Cargo Loads to choose from, including Medvacs, Troops, Humvee and Pallets.
  • Electronic Flight Bag: A Tablet EFB is included to interact with the aircraft systems - From Fueling to External Loads.

Navigation Systems: Realistic instrumentation based on documentation from the CH7D.

  • Functional TACAN, ADF and VOR Navigation Systems.
  • Optional Aera-Style GPS

Mission System: Set of predefined flights with tasks to execute.

  • Missions are designed so the pilot follows a set of Mission Dispatch Instructions but must fully configure, execute, and perform the mission by themselves.
  • These include fully functional Firefighting missions, Cargo Hoist missions, Rescue and Humanitarian missions, and Military Exercise missions.
  • Some missions may require Miltech Simulations Supercarrier Pro or Miltech Simulations UK Carrier Strike Group, sold separately.

Included Sceneries and Scenes: The CH47D includes a set of sceneries and scenes to enhance the piloting experience.

  • RAF Odiham EGVO (UK), home of the No. 7, 18 and 27 squadrons.
  • Bryant Airfield PAFR (Alaska), home of the Army Alaska Task Force CH47s.
  • Chabelley Airfield HDCH (Djibouti), a growing US Military Base, key for the stability of the Horn of Africa region.
  • Camp Resilience US01 (Jordan), a fictional military outpost serving as base for Army CH47s.
  • Al Sahra Base US02 (Kuwait), a fictional military outpost serving as base for Army CH47s.
  • Multiple small training facilities, exercise scenes, and rescue scenes.

Documentation: A full operations manual is available at docs.miltechsimulations.com


Disclaimer:

This product does not accurately represent (nor intends to accurately represent) the performance, systems, design and/or features of the real-life counterpart. It is for entertainment and educational purposes only. This product is not endorsed or certified by The Boeing Company.

The CH-47D is a tandem-rotor, heavy-lift helicopter. It is used primarily as a military transport ship, but it has also been used for civil purposes, notably for fire suppression. The D model is an advanced iteration of the original CH-47 airframe, the prototype of which took its maiden flight on September 21, 1961.

The CH-47D is one of the world’s most notable tandem rotor helicopters. The tandem rotor design comprises two primary rotor systems instead of a single main rotor system coupled with an anti-torque tail rotor. The tandem rotor design is highly efficient as all available shaft horsepower is directed to thrust. With helicopters that use a single main rotor system, upwards of 15 percent of available power is diverted to the anti-torque tail rotor.

The CH-47D evolved during the 1970s as part of a modernization program of the original airframe variants. It was introduced in 1979 and has served in a number of conflicts, including the Gulf War, the war in Afghanistan, and the war in Iraq. The CH-47D became well regarded as a go-to workhorse due to its capacious interior, large load carrying capability, speed, and high-altitude performance. It has performed rescues at more than 20,000 feet above sea level on Alaska’s Denali (Mount McKinley), the highest mountain in North America.

In addition to the United States, the CH-47D has served the militaries of over two dozen nations. It is piloted by two and can carry up to 55 combat loaded troops and lift up to 26,000 pounds of cargo. It can carry cargo internally as well as slung underneath its fuselage.

The CH-47D measures 98 feet in length overall and has a fuselage length of 52 feet. Its fuselage is 12 feet, 5 inches wide and the helicopter stands 18 feet, 11 inches tall. Each of its 3- blade rotor systems has a diameter of 60 feet.

The CH-47D is powered by two turboshaft engines that each deliver up to 4,733 shaft horsepower. It has a range of 460 miles, a cruising speed of 184 miles per hour, and a service ceiling of 20,000 feet above sea level.