CH-46 Sea Knight vs Mi-38

Overview

The CH-46 Sea Knight and the Mi-38 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing/Vertol and Kazan respectively.

Top speed is 266 km/h for the CH-46 Sea Knight vs 300 km/h for the Mi-38. The CH-46 Sea Knight has an operational range of 1,020 km vs 880 km for the Mi-38. The Mi-38 operates at altitudes up to 5,100 m compared to 4,267 m for the CH-46 Sea Knight.

The CH-46 Sea Knight has been produced in 524 units vs 13 for the Mi-38. The CH-46 Sea Knight first flew 45 years before the Mi-38 (1958 vs 2003).

American medium-lift tandem rotor helicopter, notably deployed in Vietnam and Iraq, used for troop transportation and search and rescue operations.
Boeing/Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing/Vertol
First flight 22 April 1958
Year introduced 1964
Number produced 524 units
Average unit price $14 million
Russian multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for passenger and cargo transport tasks.
Kazan Mi-38 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kazan
First flight 22 December 2003
Year introduced 2019
Number produced 13 units
Average unit price --
Wingspan 16.0 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 13.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 266 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,020 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,047 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 700 kW β—‰
Wingspan 21.1 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 19.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h β—‰
Operational range 880 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,100 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,600 kg β—‰
Empty weight 8,300 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,030 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 266 km/h, a difference of 34 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-38?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the Mi-38's 880 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher service ceiling at 5,100 meters (16,732 ft) compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 11,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 13.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-38?
The CH-46 Sea Knight entered service first in 1964, 55 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-38?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has been produced in greater numbers with 524 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.