With all the incredible upgrades on the new Chinook model, can anyone buy a CH-47F? Unfortunately, probably not, with sales limited to the U.S. auctions are unlikely to happen for many years to come. In the past, the government was the only way to find a chinook helicopter for sale. Given the investment in new CH-47F technology, U.S. government auction was the most surefire way to buy a CH-47 airframe, but alas no more known CH-47D model airframes remain airworthy within the U.S. Dollars each.Īuctions of the CH-47D Chinook stretched over the next few years and have since concluded. The CH-47Ds sold at auction between $2 and $3.5 million U.S. Even though the inherent value of the CH-47 was known, there was an incredible risk that the FAA would not approve the aircraft to fly and that operating the aircraft wouldn’t be economical commercially. You can imagine that the original bidders at the CH-47D auctions were quite serious. A significant deposit, government background checks and approvals, the capability to fly the aircraft home yourself, and a very healthy risk tolerance was a requirement. Billings Flying Service N303AJ after auction purchase CH-47D Chinook Helicopters For Sale at Government Auctionsīeyond a simple “yes”, following through on a successful bid for a CH-47D Chinook at auction included quite a few additional steps. So, to explicitly answer the question, YES you can buy a CH-47 Chinook.
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Government made the decision to liquidate older CH-47D models and invest in the upgrade to CH-47Fs and CH-47Gs. Driven by fleet modernization agendas and accumulating airframe time, the U.S. In 2013 the United States Government put the very first CH-47 Chinook up for sale to the highest bidder. Over the next 51 years, the CH-47 Chinook operated exclusively under military umbrellas. The first delivery of a CH-47A occurred in 1962. CH-47D Chinook History of Chinook Helicopters For Sale The international community quickly recognized the unique and immense value a CH-47 brings to a defense force and began adding the Chinook to their fleets. However, agreements eventually developed between Boeing, the United States, and international allies that brought the CH-47 Chinook overseas. The CH-47 was at first only available to the United States Military, with the limited production civilian variant BV-234 Chinook designated for commercial applications.Ĭonsidered a weapons platform, the CH-47 was and still is a restricted and controlled rotorcraft. The CH-47 Chinook was originally designed for the United States Army and developed around their requirements. GOOD LUCK BIDDING! Condition: Used, Condition: minor wear, complete, Brand: Bandai, Type: Action Figure, Year: 1985, Packaging: Without Packaging, Character: Breeze, Character Family: GoBots, Size: 3in.Is it possible for anyone to buy a CH-47 Chinook? Is there a chinook helicopter for sale out there? Well…before 2013, the answer would have been mostly no. Thanks for checking out my auction and as always. Questions: Please ask any questions you may have, I try and respond as soon as possible.
Shipping does not include Insurance, If you want it added please let me know and I'll send a new invoice. Shipping: I try and combine shipping if I can with multiple auctions won. Payment: Paypal Discounts: To apply for discounts, please add all items to cart before check out. UP For Auction is a GoBot GoBot: Breeze Size: approx 3 inches body length, 1.25 inches across body, 1.75 across blades Condition: minor wear Great for kids or collectors Check out my other auctions I'm going to be listing more toys If you're looking for something in particular let me know I might have it.
Item: 123035095567 1985 GoBots Wendy's 3" GoBot Helicopter Breeze Action Figure Complete Bandai.
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