US invaders Chinook helicopter shot down by Mujahideen in Gerimsir district HELMAND, Dec. 31 – Officials from Gerimsir district of Helmand province say that Mujahideen of Islamic Emirate shot down a US Chinook helicopter with an RPG last night. As per report, the enemy tried to carry out an operation on a Mujahideen compound last night and was on its way back when the attack took place, causing the helicopter to catch fire before violently crashing onto the ground, instantly killing all 35 enemy troops onboard. The flames were still billowing from the helicopter this morning. It is worth reminding that 5 enemy helicopters have been shot down by Mujahideen in Afghanistan during the past ten days. 2 were shot in Zabul district ten days ago, the third in Gerishk district five days ago, the fourth yesterday in the northern province of Saripul and the fifth last night once again in Helmand province (Gerimsir district).
Poster Comment:
As of Summer 2010, there are two current versions of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter undergoing manufacture. One version is the F model (CH-47F). The other is the special operations version - the G model (MH-47G). This answer is for the F model. There are two manufactured versions of the F model. One is a brand new airframe with used dynamic components. It costs approximately $18,125,000 each. The other version is a brand new airframe with all new components. It costs approximately $ 25,400,000 each. These are the base prices without additional modifications added post manufacture that are required to attain mission ready status prior to the receiving unit gaining the airframe. For more information see www.Chinook-helicopter.com and visit the section on F model Chinook helicopters. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A $100-million in lost hardware can never be too much for Congress to fund when it comes to assuring the security of Israel whose lobby virtually guarantees Congress members election to office.