Why a Chinook would not fit in a Centaur-class hangar

Could a CH-47 Chinook fit inside a Centaur-class aircraft carrier's hangar?

No; the quoted 17.5-foot hangar height was lower than the Chinook's 18-foot-8-inch height.

A viewer asks whether a Centaur-class carrier hangar was tall enough for a CH-47 Chinook. The question is initially left open, then revisited after the relevant dimensions arrive. The quoted hangar height is 17.5 feet, against a Chinook height of 18 feet 8 inches. That shortfall rules out the fit and shows how a small clearance difference can close off an otherwise attractive aviation option.