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)

 

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

Aerial Firefighting Companies

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

COLUMBIA HAS THE EXPERIENCE, CAPABILITIES AND HELICOPTERS TO COMPLETE THE MISSION.

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