How many ambulatory and litter patients does a normal MEDEVAC configuration for CH-47 accommodate?

The typical MEDEVAC configuration for a CH-47 Chinook helicopter is designed to maximize the number of patients it can transport, adapting effectively to various operational needs. In this configuration, it can accommodate up to 16 ambulatory patients and 12 litter patients.

Ambulatory patients are those who are able to walk and do not require a stretcher, while litter patients are those who are incapacitated and need to be transported on stretchers. The significant capacity of the CH-47 allows for this combination—16 ambulatory and 12 litter patients—enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of medical evacuation operations on the battlefield.

By understanding this configuration, personnel involved in medical evacuation operations can better plan their response and ensure that they are prepared to transport the maximum number of casualties in a timely manner.