Columbia’s Fleet
Built to Lift.
When it comes to heavy lifting, all helicopters are not created equal. That’s why we operate a fleet of versatile twin-engine, tandem rotor aircraft designed and built for the heavy-lift mission.
Meet the Fleet
Columbia Helicopters is the world’s only commercial operator of the Columbia 234 Chinook and Columbia Vertol 107-II helicopters, we also hold Type and Production Certificates for both helicopters. These aircraft are the commercial models of the highly regarded CH-47 Chinook and CH-46 Sea Knight. Between these two aircraft and their variations, we’re confident we’ll have the perfect helicopter for your heavy-lift needs. The company is also a commercial operator of Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters.
Columbia Model 234 Multi-Mission Chinook
Unmatched in range, endurance, and heavy-lift mission capability, the 234 Multi-Mission Chinook is a year-round workhorse that can be quickly reconfigured to meet multiple mission profiles, expanding the aircraft’s economic efficiences and return on investment.
Configurations | Efficiency | Range |
Firefighting Passenger Transport Cargo MEDEVAC |
Large Ramp for Cargo and Passengers |
Up to 7 Hours and 850 Nautical Miles (when equipped with two ER tanks)
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Payload | Power | Speed |
Maximum Gross Weight 51,000 lbs (23,133 kgs) | Two Honeywell AL5512 Engines | Maximum Speed 150 kts or Cruise Speed 120 kts |
Columbia CH-47D Chinook
Maximum Gross Weight | Maximum Hook Weight | Range |
50,000 lbs.(22,680 kilograms) |
26,000 lbs.(11,793 kilograms) |
360 n.m.(722 kilometers) |
Fuel Capacity | Fuel Consumption | Cruise Speed |
1,028 gal.(3,891 liters) |
329 gal.(1,245 liters) per hour |
130 kts(241 kilometers) per hour |
Columbia Model 234 UT Chinook
Maximum Gross Weight | Maximum Hook Weight | Range |
51,000 lbs.(23,133 kilograms) |
28,000 lbs.(12,701 kilograms) |
260 n.m.(482 kilometers) |
Fuel Capacity | Fuel Consumption | Cruise Speed |
1,000 gal.(3,785 liters) |
400 gal.(1,514 liters) per hour |
120 kts(222 kilometers) per hour |
Columbia Model 234 LR Chinook
Maximum Gross Weight | Maximum Hook Weight | Range |
51,000 lbs.(23,133 kilograms) |
28,000 lbs.(12,701 kilograms) |
560 n.m.(1,000 kilometers) |
Fuel Capacity | Fuel Consumption | Cruise Speed |
2,000 gal.(7,570 liters) |
400 gal.(1,514 liters) per hour |
120 kts(222 kilometers) per hour |
Columbia Model 107-II Vertol
Maximum Gross Weight | Maximum Hook Weight | Range |
22,000 lbs.(9,979 kilograms) |
11,500 lbs.(5,216 kilograms) |
250 n.m.(463 kilometers) |
Fuel Capacity | Fuel Consumption | Cruise Speed |
350 gal.(1,325 liters) |
170 gal.(643 liters) per hour |
120 kts(222 kilometers) per hour |