What is the cargo hook capacity of the CH-47D/F Center hook?

What is the cargo hook capacity of the CH-47D/F Center hook?

• A. 26,000 LBS
• B. 17,000 LBS
• C. 25,000 LBS
• D. 30,000 LBS

Answer: (A)

The center cargo hook on the CH-47D/F is rated for 26,000 pounds. This weight limit comes from the aircraft’s external-load specifications and defines the maximum single-point lift the center hook can safely handle while preserving the airframe and flight safety margins. Staying at or below this limit ensures proper load distribution, maintains controllability, and prevents overstressing the aircraft during flight. Heavier loads would require separate lifts or use of different rigging or configurations, not a single-center-hook load.

The center cargo hook on the CH-47D/F is rated for 26,000 pounds. This weight limit comes from the aircraft’s external-load specifications and defines the maximum single-point lift the center hook can safely handle while preserving the airframe and flight safety margins. Staying at or below this limit ensures proper load distribution, maintains controllability, and prevents overstressing the aircraft during flight. Heavier loads would require separate lifts or use of different rigging or configurations, not a single-center-hook load.