What is the maximum number of litter patients a CASEVAC CH-47 can carry?

• A. 24 litter patients
• B. 31 ambulatory patients
• C. 24 ambulatory patients
• D. 31 litter patients

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is how many casualties a CH-47 can carry in a CASEVAC configuration without compromising safety and care. In this setup, ambulatory patients occupy seating space inside the cabin, and space, weight distribution, and access for medical care plus crew duties all limit how many can be carried. The CH-47’s CASEVAC layout allows up to 24 ambulatory patients while still leaving room for the flight crew, medical attendants, and necessary equipment, and while maintaining safe center of gravity and breathable access for care during flight. Carrying more than 24 ambulatory patients would crowd the cabin and hinder patient care and aircraft handling, so 24 is the practical maximum for ambulatory patients in this configuration. Litters would reduce the number of patients that can be carried, and other listed figures either exceed safe space or refer to different configurations.