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CH-46 Sea Knight vs H-19 Chickasaw

CH-46 Sea Knight vs H-19 Chickasaw at a glance — top speed 266 vs 163 km/h, range 1,020 vs 720 km, max takeoff weight 11,000 vs 3,402 kg, built 524 vs 1,728 units.

Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-46 Sea KnightFull specs
Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-19 ChickasawFull specs
Specifications
CH-46 Sea Knight H-19 Chickasaw
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Vertol Sikorsky
First flight 22 April 1958 10 November 1949
Year introduced 1964 1950
Number produced 524 units 1728 units
Average unit price $14 million --
Wing area -- m² 204.9 m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 16.0 m
Height 5.1 m 4.1 m
Length 13.9 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 266 km/h 163 km/h
Operational range 1,020 km 720 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,000 kg 3,402 kg
Empty weight 7,047 kg 2,175 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,400 kW 1 x 450 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-46 Sea Knight or H-19 Chickasaw?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is faster with a maximum speed of 266 km/h compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 163 km/h, a difference of 103 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-46 Sea Knight or H-19 Chickasaw?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 720 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-46 Sea Knight or H-19 Chickasaw?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-46 Sea Knight or H-19 Chickasaw?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,000 kg compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 3,402 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-46 Sea Knight or H-19 Chickasaw?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 12.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-46 Sea Knight or H-19 Chickasaw?
The H-19 Chickasaw entered service first in 1950, 14 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 H-19 Chickasaw?
The H-19 Chickasaw has been produced in greater numbers with 1,728 units compared to 524 units of the CH-46 Sea Knight.