Ch-47 Chinook orders
I understand that the CH-47 Chinook is in particular demand right now, especially with experiences in Afghanistan (high and hot conditions). Canadian Forces need and want CH-47's Chinooks (after selling all the Canadian CH-47s to the Dutch in the early 1990's). But it appears that there is quite the waiting list to get new build CH-47s. And Canadian Forces refuse to purchase used USA CH-47s that will be re-manufactured later, instead holding out for new builds. But what ever happened to the the manufacturing lines for CH-47 in Japan and Italy? If demand for CH-47 high then why not build them in Japan or Italy. (or at least sell off used Italian CH-47c's in storage).
I understand that the CH-47 Chinook is in particular demand right now, especially with experiences in Afghanistan (high and hot conditions). Canadian Forces need and want CH-47's Chinooks (after selling all the Canadian CH-47s to the Dutch in the early 1990's). But it appears that there is quite the waiting list to get new build CH-47s. And Canadian Forces refuse to purchase used USA CH-47s that will be re-manufactured later, instead holding out for new builds. But what ever happened to the the manufacturing lines for CH-47 in Japan and Italy? If demand for CH-47 high then why not build them in Japan or Italy. (or at least sell off used Italian CH-47c's in storage).
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