What is the center hook capacity on a CH-47?

What is the center hook capacity on a CH-47?

• A. 17,000 lbs
• B. 26,000 lbs
• C. 28,000 lbs
• D. 25,000 lbs

Answer: (B)

Center-hook capacity defines the maximum sling-load weight that can be carried using the CH-47’s center hook. The Chinook uses three hooks with different ratings: the center hook is rated at 26,000 pounds, while the forward and aft hooks are each rated at 28,000 pounds. This means any load rigged primarily on the center hook must not exceed 26,000 pounds. For heavier payloads, you would distribute the load using the other hooks or a different rigging arrangement to stay within each hook’s rating.

Center-hook capacity defines the maximum sling-load weight that can be carried using the CH-47’s center hook. The Chinook uses three hooks with different ratings: the center hook is rated at 26,000 pounds, while the forward and aft hooks are each rated at 28,000 pounds. This means any load rigged primarily on the center hook must not exceed 26,000 pounds. For heavier payloads, you would distribute the load using the other hooks or a different rigging arrangement to stay within each hook’s rating.