Explanation: The CH-47D can carry a payload of 26,000 pounds (approximately 12 tons), externally. It can also carry heavy payloads internally. The CH-47D was first introduced into service in 1979.

Explanation: True, the CH-47D has advanced avionics. It features the Global Positioning System, which provides improved navigation and tracking capabilities.

Explanation: The MH-47D craft featured inflight refuelling capabilities and was thus different from its other variants. This variant was equipped with major upgrades and a special rope rappelling system.

Explanation: The CH-47F is an upgraded version of the CH-47D. The craft first flew on 23 October 2006 and was equipped with an upgraded engine.

Explanation: False, the CH-47F can fly at speeds of over 175 mph (282 km/h), while carrying a payload of more than 21,000lb (9.5 tons).

Explanation: DAFCS refers to Digital Advanced Flight Control System. The CH-47F features such systems. The system is manufactured BAE Systems and is part of the avionics.

Explanation: A Boeing CH-47F Block 2 is planned to be introduced after 2020. It aims for a payload of 22,000lb along with high and hot hover performance, and an increased MTOW.

Explanation: The Boeing CH-47 is planned to be in service beyond 2060. Thus it will be in service over 100 years after first entering service.

Explanation: The MH-47G is similar to the MH-47E. However, it features more sophisticated avionics including a Digital Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS).

Explanation: False, the CH-47C Plus was the export version of the CH-47C Chinook for the Italian Army. Export models were designated differently.

Explanation: Bolivia is not an operator of the Boeing CH-47. However, Japan, Italy and India are all operators of the Boeing CH-47 Chinook.

Explanation: The CH-47 has a service ceiling of 20,000 feet, which is approximately 6,100m. It has a range of 400 nautical miles, approximately 741km.

Explanation: Rockwell Collins provides the Common Avionics Architecture System for the Boeing CH-47. The equipment is referred as MH-47G/CH-47F.

Explanation: True, the CH-47 measures 98 feet 10 inches, which is approximately 30.1m, in length. It has a height of 18 feet 11 inches, approximately 5.7m.