Editing Boeing CH-47 Chinook (section)

=== MH-47G ===
[[File:Special Boat Team takes flight with Nightstalkers (14165572918).jpg|thumb|MH-47G Chinook hoisting a boat during an exercise on [[Moses Lake]] ]]

The MH-47G Special Operations Aviation (SOA) version is similar to the MH-47E, but features more sophisticated avionics including a digital Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS). The CAAS is a common glass cockpit used by helicopters such as MH-60K/Ls and CH-53E/Ks.<ref>Warwick, Graham (1 April 2008). [http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/04/01/222554/chinook-caas-unites-rotorcraft-cockpits.html "Chinook: CAAS unites rotorcraft cockpits"]. {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080404103218/http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2008/04/01/222554/chinook-caas-unites-rotorcraft-cockpits.html |date=4 April 2008}}. ''Flight International''.</ref> The MH-47G also incorporates all of the new sections of the CH-47F.<ref>[http://www.boeing.com/rotorcraft/military/mh47e/index.htm "MH-47E/G Special Operations Chinook product page"]. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121221060837/http://www.boeing.com/rotorcraft/military/mh47e/index.htm|date=21 December 2012}}. Boeing.</ref>

The modernization program improves MH-47D and MH-47E Special Operations Chinooks to the MH-47G design specs. A total of 25 MH-47E and 11 MH-47D aircraft were upgraded by the end of 2003.{{citation needed|date=February 2023}} The final MH-47G was delivered to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) on 10 February 2011. Modernization of MH-47D/Es to the MH-47G standard is due by 2015.<ref>[http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/superfast-helicopters/ "Superfast Helicopters"]. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130331104148/http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/superfast-helicopters/|date=31 March 2013}}. Defensemedianetwork.com, 25 October 2011.</ref> On 1 September 2020, Boeing announced the delivery of the first MH-47G Block II to USASOC of an initial order of 24, with a stated ultimate requirement for 69. The MH-47G Block II includes all of the improvements from the CH-47F Block II, as well as inflight refueling capability, a comprehensive defensive aids suite and low-level/adverse weather piloting aids, such as forward-looking infrared and multi-mode/terrain-following radar. It is armed with two 7.62&nbsp;mm M134 Miniguns and two M240 7.62&nbsp;mm machine guns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donald |first=David |date=2 September 2020 |title=First Block II Chinook for Special Operations Command |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-09-02/first-block-ii-chinook-special-operations-command |publisher=AIN Online |access-date=8 July 2021}}</ref>

The British MOD confirmed that while the U.S. does not export the model, the two countries were in discussion regarding the MH-47G {{as of|2017|lc=y}}.<ref>{{cite web |last=Haxell |first=Helen |date=12 September 2017 |title=DSEI 2017: Chinook to stay in UK's future fleet |url=https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/dsei-2017-chinook-stay-uks-future-fleets/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916010614/https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-helicopter/dsei-2017-chinook-stay-uks-future-fleets/ |archive-date=16 September 2017 |url-status=dead |publisher=Shephard Media |access-date=15 September 2017}}</ref> On 19 October 2018, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible sale of 16 H-47 Chinooks (Extended Range) to the UK.<ref>{{Cite press release |title=United Kingdom – H-47 Chinook (Extended Range) Helicopters and Accessories |url=http://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/united-kingdom-h-47-chinook-extended-range-helicopters-and-accessories |publisher=DSCA |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020140520/http://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/united-kingdom-h-47-chinook-extended-range-helicopters-and-accessories |archive-date=20 October 2018 |url-status=dead |access-date=20 October 2018}}</ref>