AW101 vs CH-53 Sea Stallion
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Specifications
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AW101 |
CH-53 Sea Stallion |
| Origin country |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
AgustaWestland |
Sikorsky |
| First flight |
19 October 1964 |
14 October 1964 |
| Year introduced |
1999 |
1966 |
| Number produced |
137 units |
284 units |
| Average unit price |
$70 million |
$40 million |
| Wingspan |
18.6 m |
24.1 m |
| Height |
6.6 m |
8.5 m |
| Length |
20.4 m |
30.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
309 km/h |
315 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,389 km |
1,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
2,600 m |
5,639 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
12,900 kg |
33,300 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,850 kg |
15,071 kg |
| Total thrust |
3 x 1,044 kW
|
3 x 3,270 kW
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the AW101 or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion 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-53 Sea Stallion?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion 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-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,300 kg compared to the AW101's 12,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the AW101's 20.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion entered service first in 1966, 33 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has been produced in greater numbers with 284 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.
