Honeywell to Provide 105 'T55-GA-714A Engines' for Germany's New CH-47F Chinook Helicopters

Defense News ,UK , Germany :-  Honeywell Aerospace Technologies has secured a significant contract to supply 105 T55-GA-714A engines in support of Germany's procurement of CH-47F Chinook helicopters. This strategic deal not only reinforces the reliability of the CH-47F but also underscores the longstanding performance excellence of Honeywell's T55 engines, which have been propelling Chinook helicopters since the 1960s.

Dave Marinick, President of Engines and Power Systems at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, expressed the significance of the German army's choice, stating, "The German army’s selection of the CH-47F Chinook helicopter is a testament to the reputation of not just the CH-47F, but also the T55 engines that have powered that helicopter since the 1960s."

Chinook helicopters have earned their place in military history as one of the most versatile vehicles, undertaking various missions such as troop transport, search and rescue, and special operations. Marinick added, "We are humbled to deliver the T55 engines that will support Germany’s growing military and heavy-lift capabilities."

Honeywell's T55 engine is a global leader in powering heavy-lift helicopters, with over 1,000 CH-47 helicopters equipped with T55s currently operated by military and civil aviation entities worldwide. The latest T55-GA-714A engine configuration, capable of producing nearly 5,000-shaft horsepower, empowers Chinook aircraft to reach speeds of up to 170 knots, even in demanding operating conditions.

Having initially delivered the T55 engine to the U.S. Army in 1961 at 2,200 shaft horsepower for the CH-47A helicopter, Honeywell's commitment to innovation is evident in the engine's evolution. The T55 engine's power has more than doubled, now classified as a 5,000-shaft horsepower engine, with a remarkable 12 million hours of operation logged on Boeing CH-47 and MH-47 Chinook helicopters.

The management of the T55 engine order and supply for the German military is overseen through the office of U.S. Army Foreign Military Sales, further solidifying the collaboration between Honeywell and international defense forces. This collaboration not only supports Germany's military capabilities but also aligns with Honeywell's commitment to the future megatrends in aviation.