Army Chinook takes flight with T408 engine

A U.S. Army Chinook with GE Aviation T408 engines conducted its first flight at Fort Eustis, Va., on Sept. 22, 2020. The flight demonstration, which consisted of hover and pedal turn testing to assess multiple critical aircraft parameters supported by live telemetry, is part of a research project between GE Aviation, Boeing and the Army to show how the integration of more powerful engines on the CH-47 Chinook helicopter supports future cargo helicopter capability needs. It also supports the Army Future Vertical Lift modernization priority. Video footage courtesy of U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation and Missile Center