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Forces of Valor 821004A Boeing CH-47D Chinook Diecast Model US Army 101st Airborne Div, Afghanistan, 2003

1:72 Scale		Length		Width
Boeing CH-47D Chinook		16.5"		10"

PLEASE NOTE: This item has a planned arrival date of October 2018 and is only available for PRE-ORDER at this time.

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The CH-47D has seen wide use in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. The Chinook is being used in air assault missions, inserting troops into fire bases and later bringing food, water, and ammunition. In combat theaters, it is typically escorted by attack helicopters like the AH-64 Apache for protection. Its lift capacity has been found of particular value in the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan where high altitudes and temperatures limit the use of helicopters such as UH-60 Black Hawk; reportedly, one Chinook can replace up to five UH-60s in the air assault transport role. Despite the age of the Chinook, it is still in heavy demand, in part due its proven versatility and ability to operate in demanding environments such as Afghanistan.