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Chinook Helicopters

Asked by Blake StephensonConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 13 May 2025UIN 50275

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the ordered H-47(ER) helicopters to be delivered.

Answered by Maria Eagle

Construction of the first two Chinook H-47 (Extended Range) aircraft has commenced in Philadelphia, with the first aircraft due to be delivered in 2027.

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