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  Table 5–2. UH-60L/M Blackhawk helicopter characteristics, continued
  Limitations:
  Use of the ESSS for fuel tanks restricts access to the cabin doors for troops and bulky cargo or litters. It
  also reduces the payload and maximum speed.
  Cruise speed is decreased when conducting external load operations.
  *varies with environmental conditions and mission factors
  ADF – automatic direction finder
  CEFS – crashworthy external fuel system
  ESSS – external stores support system
  FLIR – forward-looking infrared
  FRIES – fast rope insertion and extraction system
  GPS – global positioning system
  HF – high frequency
  NVG – night vision goggle
  SPIES – special patrol infiltration and extraction system
  UHF – ultra high frequency
  VHF – very high frequency
  VOR – very high frequency omnidirectional range
  CH-47F CHINOOK CHARACTERISTICS
  5-4. The Boeing CH-47F Chinook is a twin-engine, tandem rotor heavy-lift helicopter. Its primary
  missions are air assault and air movement; it is also capable of performing aerial CASEVAC, water bucket,
  paradrop, and helocast missions. The versatility of the CH-47 enables rapid repositioning of maneuver
  forces across the breadth and throughout the depth of an AO. Figure 5-3 and table 5-3 (page 5-5) depict the
  basic dimensions and characteristics of the Chinook. More information can be found in the appropriate
  technical manual.
  Figure 5–3. CH-47F Chinook helicopter