CH-47D CHINOOK
The Tandem Rotor, LLC CH-47D Chinook is an American twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter. With its triple-hook cargo system, the CH-47D can carry heavy payloads of up to 26,000 pounds externally. Each Helimax Chinook is equipped with a Night Vision Goggle (NVG) STC, HUMS aircraft monitoring, ATU Data vault for customer tracking, and upgraded avionics to reduce pilot workload.
The CH-47D is easier to maintain, has a stronger drive-train, and upgraded engines for lower fuel consumption. It is also 63% faster than the closest aircraft type in its class. The CH-47D can be configured for water bucket, internal fire tank, or external load operations.
Range: 400 nm (741 km)
Cruise speed: 130 kn (149 mph)
Crew: 2 (pilot, copilot)
Capacity: 0 passengers*
Max. gross weight: 50,000 lb (22,680 kg)
Internal Weight capacity: N/A*
External Weight capacity: 26,000 lb (11,793 kg)
*Restricted Category
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Sikorsky S-61N
The S-61N is one of the most versatile heavy-lift helicopters available and has demonstrated its capabilities in missions ranging from construction, power line, oil and gas passenger and cargo transport, wildfire suppression, NVG, aeromedical, Class D human external cargo, disaster relief, and military mission support.
Specifications:
Part 135 operations and 10 or more passengers approved, Seating for up to 19 PAX utilizing improved crash-worthy Martin Baker Seating replacing original OEM troop seating, Equipped with LifePort Triple-Stack litter system for SAR operations, COMBI loads for internal cargo and PAX approved, HAZMAT approved operations, Goodrich rescue hoist system along with Class D external human cargo on operations specification with 600lb. Capacity, & VFR/IFR Day/Night and NVG operations.
Range: 450 nm (833 km)
Cruise speed: 120 kn (138 mph)
Crew: 2 pilots
Capacity: 19 passengers
Max. gross weight: 22,000 lb (9,980 kg)
Internal Weight capacity: 6,660 lb (3,020 kg)
External Weight capacity: 10,000 lb (4,540 kg)
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BELL 505
The BELL 505 is a single-engine light helicopter that offers a wide cabin and an excellent range. It is a popular aircraft for a variety of customers. Helimax utilizes the 505 for NVG Training, Long Line Training, wildfire suppression, passenger and cargo transportation, frost protection as well as external lift tasks as needed.
Range: 306 nm (567 km)*
Crew: 1 pilot
Capacity: 4 passengers
Max. takeoff weight: 3,680 lb (1,670 kg), external 4,475 lb (2030 kg)
Endurance: 3.9 hrs
*Max range assumes no auxiliary tanks have been mounted.
Standard day, sea level