Royal Air Force 2000

Boeing Chinook FB.VI of 487 Squadron

These eggbeaters take some practice!

Don't ask me why the door's open!

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Developed along Vertol's proven twin rotor concept the Chinook first flew in 1961, The RAF version HC1 entered service in the mid 70's. they are flown by 7, 18 and 27 Squadrons. Fitted with 3 cargo hooks and can carry a normal load of 55 troops.

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Length: 51' excl Rotors
Span:12' excl Rotors ( rotor span 60' )
Weight:22,379lb Empty 50,000lb MTOW
Power:2xTextron Lycoming T55 @ 4378 shp
Range:Operational Radius 35-115 miles
Date: February 2000
Designer: Colin Norwood

These snaps were taken in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 at Seletar, Singapore.

Feature	Implemented?	Comments
Full 2D cockpit	Y	Shift 1
"Landing view"	No
Virtual cockpit	Y	Usable. Built for Microsoft Flight Simulator 98.
Live gauges?	NO
HUD view	NO
Separate panels	Autopilot panel	Shift 2
Engine controls	y	Shift 3
Primary instruments	y	Shift 4.