3. The Arctic Warrior CH-47F Chinook
Designed for very cold-weather operations, this $125 million project modified the Chinook for Arctic missions. Among the changes were enhanced thermal imaging systems, reinforced composite rotor blades with de-icing capability, and specialised heating systems for key components. The cabin got additional insulation, emergency survival gear, and a bespoke heating system able to provide comfortable temperatures even at -60°C. While unique landing gear lets you operate on ice and snow, additional fuel tanks stretched the range by forty percent. To guarantee dependability, the alteration process needed two years of under harsh conditions testing.
