May 20, 2019
If the US Military Doesn’t Fix This We Won’t Win the Next Big War
What can be done?
by George Landrith
It is time to upgrade our military's heavy-lift helicopter capabilities. The current workhorse, the CH-47 Chinook, has served our country since 1962. Despite its age, the Chinook is still the most capable heavy lift helicopter on the planet — flying at almost 200 miles per hour which is roughly the speed that the Army wants its next-generation Scout aircraft to fly. Our allies use the Chinook as well — precisely because of its utility and capability.
Over the years, the Chinook has been upgraded and new technology built in. As a result, our allies use the Chinook because it is a highly capable platform, and it is the world class heavy lift helicopter. However, the military's needs have grown, and additional capabilities are needed. The question is how to most effectively and efficiently meet those needs.
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/if-us-military-doesn%E2%80%99t-fix-we-won%E2%80%99t-win-next-big-war-58562
