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wokka
What does wokka mean?
British forces nickname for the Chinook, straight-up onomatopoeia for the unmistakable 'wokka-wokka-wokka' beat the twin tandem rotors make as they slap the air. If you've been near one you know the sound before you see it. Universal across the British Army and RAF — pilots, crew, and the squaddies riding in the back all use it.
"Two Wokkas inbound for the casevac — get him on the stretcher."
Origin
British military slang, onomatopoeic from the Chinook's distinctive rotor sound.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Wokka" mean?
It's a nickname for the Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter, named for the chop of its twin rotors.
Where does "Wokka" come from?
The name imitates the distinctive 'wokka-wokka' sound made by the Chinook's twin rotor blades.
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