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Bristol Belvedere vs CH-47 Chinook

Bristol Belvedere vs CH-47 Chinook at a glance — top speed 222 vs 315 km/h, range 740 vs 740 km, max takeoff weight 8,618 vs 22,680 kg, built 26 vs 1,200 units.

Bristol Belvedere military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Belvedere
Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-47 Chinook
Specifications
Bristol Belvedere CH-47 Chinook
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bristol Boeing
First flight 5 July 1958 21 September 1961
Year introduced 1961 1962
Number produced 26 units 1200 units
Average unit price -- $38 million
Wing area 304.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.9 m 18.3 m
Height 5.2 m 5.7 m
Length 16.6 m 30.1 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 740 km 740 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 5,639 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,618 kg 22,680 kg
Empty weight 5,148 kg 10,614 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,092 kW 2 x 2,796 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bristol Belvedere or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 222 km/h, a difference of 93 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bristol Belvedere or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bristol Belvedere or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bristol Belvedere or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 8,618 kg.
Which is larger, the Bristol Belvedere or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 16.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bristol Belvedere or CH-47 Chinook?
The Bristol Belvedere entered service first in 1961, 1 years before the CH-47 Chinook which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bristol Belvedere or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 26 units of the Bristol Belvedere.