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CH-46 Sea Knight vs CH-47 Chinook

Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight military helicopters side profile drawing
Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
CH-46 Sea Knight CH-47 Chinook
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Vertol Boeing
First flight 22 April 1958 21 September 1961
Year introduced 1964 1962
Number produced 524 units 1200 units
Average unit price $14 million $38 million
Wingspan 16.0 m 18.3 m
Height 5.1 m 5.7 m
Length 13.9 m 30.1 m
Maximum speed 266 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 1,020 km 740 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 5,639 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,000 kg 22,680 kg
Empty weight 7,047 kg 10,614 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,400 kW 2 x 2,796 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-46 Sea Knight or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 266 km/h, a difference of 49 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-46 Sea Knight or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-46 Sea Knight or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-46 Sea Knight or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 11,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-46 Sea Knight or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-46 Sea Knight or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-46 Sea Knight or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook entered service first in 1962, 2 years before the CH-46 Sea Knight which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-46 Sea Knight or CH-47 Chinook?
The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 524 units of the CH-46 Sea Knight.