CH-47F Modernized Cargo Helicopter

The CH-47F Modernized Cargo Helicopter (CH-47F Block II) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation through the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway. This Category IC program encompasses the modernization and sustainment of the Army's CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift cargo helicopter fleet, including aircraft procurement, component upgrades, and comprehensive maintenance support to ensure operational readiness and extend service life capabilities.

The contract awards associated with this program primarily consist of firm-fixed-price delivery orders ranging from $20,000 to over $790 million, with performance periods typically spanning 12-48 months. Major prime contractors include The Boeing Company, Honeywell International Inc., Columbia Helicopters, and Rockwell Collins/Collins Aerospace, who provide aircraft production, engine systems, rotor assemblies, and avionics respectively. Notable subcontractors include Triumph Engine Control Systems, GKN Aerospace, and various specialized component manufacturers. The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) serves as the primary contracting authority, with work predominantly performed in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania; Phoenix, Arizona; and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. While most awards do not carry set-aside designations, some smaller component and maintenance contracts are awarded to veteran-owned and woman-owned small businesses. The program includes significant foreign military sales (FMS) components, supporting allies such as Germany and the Netherlands.