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Chinook Product Improvement Program
Budget Figures
FY2026 award data is a partial year — USASpending awards are reported on a rolling basis and the fiscal year does not close until September 30. why partial FY2026 data? →
- FY24
- $20.4M
- FY25
- $4.82M
- FY26
- $10.9M
● actuals (line) · ○ enacted · ◇ request — gaps are editions the program is absent from, never interpolated.
| Series | FY15 | FY16 | FY17 | FY18 | FY19 | FY20 | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actuals | $35.4M | $31.1M | $88.3M | $155.4M | $139.0M | $164.8M | $49.4M | $66.0M | $65.6M | $20.4M | ||
| Enacted | $32.4M | $91.8M | $194.6M | $144.7M | $171.5M | $49.4M | $67.9M | $67.5M | $9.27M | $4.82M | ||
| Request | $91.8M | $194.6M | $157.8M | $174.4M | $46.1M | $52.4M | $52.5M | $9.27M | $4.82M | $10.9M |
blank = series not published for this year; – = absent from that edition.
Asked vs spent: the PB2018 book requested $194.6M for FY2018; the PB2020 book reports $155.4M actually spent — $39.1M below the request.
Program Lineage
No predecessor/successor lineage was recorded for this program element — no FY-to-FY transfer into or out of this line was stated in the ingested J-books, and none was inferred from the program structure.
Description
Mission — Chinook Product Improvement Program
NOTE: The increase in funding from FY2025 to FY2026 is required to complete production configuration flight testing to qualify the CH-47F Block II as described in paragraph three (3) below. Program Element (PE) 0607137A Chinook Product Improvement Helicopter Program is critical to achieving heavy lift capability in support of Transformation in Contact (TiC) and Continuous Transformation objectives. The CH-47F Block II helicopter, with an increased payload and operational reach, is the only platform that can lift the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), M777 and medium girder bridge to enable the TiC Forces to Compete, Penetrate, Disintegrate, and Exploit at operationally relevant distances. CH-47 Modernization Product Management Office includes the Block II acquisition program that upgrades existing CH-47F aircraft and procures common hardware between the CH-47F and MH-47G aircraft. The CH-47F Block II program reduces Operating and Support (O&S) costs, increases maximum gross weight to 54,000 pounds, provides additional capability to the field with greater reach, and increases payload capability. CH-47F Block II upgrades improve the aircraft's safety and reliability with a strengthened airframe, and improvements to the rotor, fuel and electrical systems. The CH-47F Block II program includes updates to software packages, Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS), Digital Advanced Flight Control System (DAFCS), and incorporates other avionics changes introduced into the final CH-47F Block I production lots. In addition to providing significant increased capability to the field, the program includes provisions for anticipated future upgrades, and weight and cost savings initiatives. The increased capabilities ensure the TiC has a platform with the flexibility and performance necessary to meet the needs of current and future operations. The Cargo Project Management Office awarded the CH-47F Block II Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract in July 2017. The EMD phase produced three production representative test articles to support a Production Decision. This phase includes contractor and government led ground and flight system level qualification testing, which requires Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), operation assessments, and aircraft subsystem Live-Fire Test and Evaluation (LFTE). System Level testing is required to complete an Operational Assessment and Material Release (MR).
Mission — Chinook Product Improvement Program
NOTE: The increase in funding from FY2025 to FY2026 is required to complete production configuration flight testing to qualify the CH-47F Block II as described in paragraph three (3) below. Program Element (PE) 0607137A Chinook Product Improvement Helicopter Program is critical to achieving heavy lift capability in support of Transformation in Contact (TiC) and Continuous Transformation objectives. The CH-47F Block II helicopter, with an increased payload and operational reach, is the only platform that can lift the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), M777 and medium girder bridge to enable the TiC Forces to Compete, Penetrate, Disintegrate, and Exploit at operationally relevant distances. CH-47 Modernization Product Management Office includes the Block II acquisition program that upgrades existing CH-47F aircraft and procures common hardware between the CH-47F and MH-47G aircraft. The CH-47F Block II program reduces Operating and Support (O&S) costs, increases maximum gross weight to 54,000 pounds, provides additional capability to the field with greater reach, and increases payload capability. CH-47F Block II upgrades improve the aircraft's safety and reliability with a strengthened airframe, and improvements to the rotor, fuel and electrical systems. The CH-47F Block II program includes updates to software packages, Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS), Digital Advanced Flight Control System (DAFCS), and incorporates other avionics changes introduced into the final CH-47F Block I production lots. In addition to providing significant increased capability to the field, the program includes provisions for anticipated future upgrades, and weight and cost savings initiatives. The increased capabilities ensure the TiC has a platform with the flexibility and performance necessary to meet the needs of current and future operations. The Cargo Project Management Office awarded the CH-47F Block II Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract in July 2017. The EMD phase produced three production representative test articles to support a Production Decision. This phase includes contractor and government led ground and flight system level qualification testing, which requires Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), operation assessments, and aircraft subsystem Live-Fire Test and Evaluation (LFTE). System Level testing is required to complete an Operational Assessment and Material Release (MR).
Justification
Accomplishments & Planned Programs (3)
Matrix and Contractor Support
This funding provides support costs for various government agencies, contractor support and matrix organizations supporting the Block II Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) program with systems engineering, test support, airworthiness certification, project management, general engineering, logistics, and business support.
Testing and Evaluation
This effort supports component and system level testing to qualify design improvements in the airframe, fuel system, avionics, drive train, and rotor subsystem. Block II improvements are validated through component endurance, testing of Improved Drive Train (IDT), Improved Rotor System (IRS), Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFTE), Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3), and future test activities.
System Support
Conduct design, system engineering, fabrication, and Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) to support production aircraft configuration, corrective hardware and software actions that are required to address technical challenges identified in the EMD phase. Conduct publications requirements update and verification efforts resulting from CH-47F Block II system configuration change from Advanced Chinook Rotor Blade (ACRB) to Fiberglass Rotor Blades (FRB). Support test efforts to improve production aircraft operational availability and reduce maintenance costs. Conduct modifications of production aircraft and other test assets to support component and system level testing events. Implement corrective hardware and software actions that are required to address technical challenges identified during testing of the production aircraft. Perform system level verification and validation of production aircraft configuration. Deliver documentation in support of a material release that enables system fielding.
Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)
Exhibit R-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army | A | FY24 Actuals | $20.4M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army | A | FY25 Enacted | $4.82M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army | A | FY25 Total | $4.82M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army | A | FY26 Disc. Request | $10.9M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army | A | FY26 Total | $10.9M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
| Project | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Element | $20.4M | $4.82M | $10.9M | $10.9M |
| ES4: Chinook Product Improvement Program | $20.4M | $4.82M | $10.9M | $10.9M |
No follow-the-dollar view — this program's awards haven't been crosswalked at high confidence (flows cover 17 of 1741 programs). why coverage is partial? →
Awards
No awards are linked to this program element at high confidence — the budget→award crosswalk only asserts links it can defend, and this line has none yet.
Lobbying Mentions
No Senate LDA lobbying filing in the tracked data mentions this program element by code or alias.
No research dossier for this program — dossiers cover 50 of 1741 programs, the largest fully J-book-detailed lines by FY2026 requested dollars. why no dossier here? →