AW101 vs CH-47 Chinook
Overview
The AW101 and the CH-47 Chinook are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 309 km/h for the AW101 vs 315 km/h for the CH-47 Chinook. The AW101 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 740 km for the CH-47 Chinook. The CH-47 Chinook operates at altitudes up to 5,639 m compared to 2,600 m for the AW101.
The AW101 has been produced in 137 units vs 1,200 for the CH-47 Chinook. Unit cost is $70M for the AW101 vs $38M for the CH-47 Chinook. The CH-47 Chinook first flew 3 years before the AW101 (1961 vs 1964).
| British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 19 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 137 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| American tandem rotor helicopter, synonymous with heavy-lift operations, crucial in conflicts including Vietnam and Afghanistan. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 21 September 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 1200 units |
| Average unit price | $38 million |
| Wingspan | 18.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,850 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 348 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 740 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,639 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,614 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,398 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW101 or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the AW101's 309 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or CH-47 Chinook?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the AW101's 12,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the AW101's 20.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or CH-47 Chinook?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the CH-47 Chinook at $38 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook entered service first in 1962, 37 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.