The Netherlands has taken delivery of the first CH-47F MYII Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS). In 2015, the country decided to replace 11 CH-47Ds, upgrade six CH-47Fs to the MYII CAAS standard and procure three new aircraft.
The new CH-47F corresponds to the US Army’s standard version with a modern cockpit and precise navigation aids. The communication equipment enables constant data exchange to get an up-to-date and accurate situational awareness. The new maintenance system also detects signs of wear at an early stage. The Netherlands added a self-protection package with a missile warning and infrared suppression system, crash-proof seats in the cockpit and a Very High Frequency (VHF) radio for secure communication with Dutch units. The aircraft will also be equipped with a Fast Rope system for the deployment of special forces. Delivery of the 19 other aircraft is expected to be complete by mid-2022.
Gerhard Heiming
![The European Super RAP developed by NATO’s ACCS is shared with NATO’s Allied Air Command headquarters in Ramstein, western Germany. Two CAOCS, controlling NATO airspace above northern and southern Europe, generate these RAPs. [NATO]](https://euro-sd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NATO-Allied-Air-Command-NATO-Kopie-218x150.jpg "Connect-4")
