Bell 47 vs CH-54 Tarhe
Bell 47 vs CH-54 Tarhe at a glance — top speed 169 vs 240 km/h, range 396 vs 370 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 21,319 kg, built 5,600 vs 105 units.
Specifications
|
Bell 47 |
CH-54 Tarhe |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Bell |
Sikorsky |
| First flight |
1 January 1946 |
9 May 1962 |
| Year introduced |
1946 |
1963 |
| Number produced |
5600 units |
105 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
100.8 m² |
378.3 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.3 m |
22.0 m |
| Height |
2.8 m |
7.8 m |
| Length |
9.6 m |
27.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
169 km/h |
240 km/h |
| Operational range |
396 km |
370 km |
| Service ceiling |
-- m |
11,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,338 kg |
21,319 kg |
| Empty weight |
859 kg |
8,981 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 210 kW
|
2 x 3,600 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Bell 47 or CH-54 Tarhe?
The CH-54 Tarhe is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 71 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or CH-54 Tarhe?
The Bell 47 has a longer range at 396 km compared to the CH-54 Tarhe's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or CH-54 Tarhe?
The CH-54 Tarhe has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or CH-54 Tarhe?
The CH-54 Tarhe has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,319 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or CH-54 Tarhe?
The CH-54 Tarhe is longer at 27.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or CH-54 Tarhe?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 17 years before the CH-54 Tarhe which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or CH-54 Tarhe?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 105 units of the CH-54 Tarhe.
