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AW101 vs CH-47 Chinook

AgustaWestland AW101 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW101
Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-47 Chinook
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Specifications
AW101 CH-47 Chinook
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Boeing
First flight 19 October 1964 21 September 1961
Year introduced 1999 1962
Number produced 137 units 1200 units
Average unit price $70 million $38 million
Wingspan 18.6 m 18.3 m
Height 6.6 m 5.7 m
Length 20.4 m 30.1 m
Maximum speed 309 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 1,389 km 740 km
Service ceiling 2,600 m 5,639 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg 22,680 kg
Empty weight 6,850 kg 10,614 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,044 kW 2 x 2,796 kW
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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).

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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.