CH-47F Improved Cargo Helicopter
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 278
- Short name
- CH-47F
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Transitioned or restructured
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 1,539
- Contract obligations
- $10,258,626,389 Since fiscal year 2004
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | -$845,945 |
| FY2025 | -$4,199,845 |
| FY2024 | -$829,067 |
| FY2023 | -$7,354,446 |
| FY2022 | $24,038,762 |
| FY2021 | $54,931,674 |
| FY2020 | $171,965,992 |
| FY2019 | $190,010,506 |
| FY2018 | $657,509,558 |
| FY2017 | $1,153,824,320 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $9,006,612,754 | |
| 2 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $382,192,177 | |
| 3 | The Boeing Company | $212,284,590 | |
| 4 | Goodrich Corporation | $95,778,967 | |
| 5 | Science And Engineering Services, LLC | $69,432,581 | |
| 6 | Support Systems Associates Inc. | $34,188,856 | |
| 7 | Robertson Fuel Systems, L.L.C. | $27,694,709 | |
| 8 | The Boeing Company | $26,472,184 | |
| 9 | Pall Aeropower Corporation | $26,361,741 | |
| 10 | Honeywell International Inc. | $24,881,026 |
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Contract awards
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Latest 50 of 1,539 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
About this program
The CH-47F Improved Cargo Helicopter is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway by the U.S. Department of Defense. This program, designated with Acquisition Category IC, involves the procurement, maintenance, and ongoing modernization of the CH-47F Chinook helicopter platform. The program encompasses a wide range of activities including aircraft modifications, component manufacturing, systems integration, and logistics support to maintain and enhance the operational capabilities of the cargo helicopter fleet.
Contract awards under this program typically range from small purchases of $10,000 to large delivery orders exceeding $180 million, with performance periods spanning from several months to multiple years through 2026. The Department of the Army Materiel Command Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command serves as the primary contracting authority. Major prime contractors include The Boeing Company, Honeywell International Inc., Rockwell Collins (Collins Aerospace), and various specialized manufacturers. These contractors provide diverse products and services including aircraft components, avionics systems, fuel systems, engineering support, and maintenance services. Notable subcontractors include Heligear Acquisition CO. (Northstar Aerospace), Triumph Actuation Systems, and various specialized component manufacturers. The majority of work is performed at facilities in Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Iowa, with no small business set-aside designations observed in the contract awards. Contract types are predominantly firm-fixed-price, with some cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangements for engineering and development work.
Quick answers
What is CH-47F?
CH-47F Improved Cargo Helicopter is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is transitioned or restructured.
How much has CH-47F obligated on contracts?
1,539 contract awards are coded to CH-47F, and their actions have obligated $10,258,626,389 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on CH-47F?
The contractors obligated the most on CH-47F contracts are The Boeing Company ($9,245,369,528 across 3 registrations), Rockwell Collins, Inc. ($382,192,177) and Goodrich Corporation ($95,778,967).
How much did CH-47F obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to CH-47F obligated -$4,199,845 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for CH-47F?
The latest contract award coded to CH-47F is SPRRA122F0090, awarded to Apex Manufacturing Company, Inc. on May 16, 2022.
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