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Bell 47 vs CH-47 Chinook

Bell 47 vs CH-47 Chinook at a glance — top speed 169 vs 315 km/h, range 396 vs 740 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 22,680 kg, built 5,600 vs 1,200 units.

Bell 47 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 47
Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-47 Chinook
Specifications
Bell 47 CH-47 Chinook
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Boeing
First flight 1 January 1946 21 September 1961
Year introduced 1946 1962
Number produced 5600 units 1200 units
Average unit price -- $38 million
Wing area 100.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 18.3 m
Height 2.8 m 5.7 m
Length 9.6 m 30.1 m
Maximum speed 169 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 396 km 740 km
Service ceiling -- m 5,639 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 22,680 kg
Empty weight 859 kg 10,614 kg
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW 2 x 2,796 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 146 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or CH-47 Chinook?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 16 years before the CH-47 Chinook which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or CH-47 Chinook?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 1,200 units of the CH-47 Chinook.