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CH-46 Sea Knight vs V-22 Osprey

CH-46 Sea Knight vs V-22 Osprey at a glance — top speed 266 vs 565 km/h, range 1,020 vs 1,628 km, max takeoff weight 11,000 vs 60,500 kg, built 524 vs 400 units.

Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-46 Sea KnightFull specs
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 V-22 OspreyFull specs
Specifications
CH-46 Sea Knight V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Vertol Bell Boeing
First flight 22 April 1958 19 March 1989
Year introduced 1964 2006
Number produced 524 units 400 units
Average unit price $14 million $72 million
Wing area -- m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 14.0 m
Height 5.1 m 6.7 m
Length 13.9 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 266 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 1,020 km 1,628 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,000 kg 60,500 kg
Empty weight 7,047 kg 33,140 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,400 kW 2 x 4,586 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-46 Sea Knight or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 266 km/h, a difference of 299 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-46 Sea Knight or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a longer range at 1,628 km compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 1,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-46 Sea Knight or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-46 Sea Knight or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,500 kg compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 11,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-46 Sea Knight or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is longer at 17.5 meters compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-46 Sea Knight or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is more expensive at approximately $72 million per unit compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-46 Sea Knight or V-22 Osprey?
The CH-46 Sea Knight entered service first in 1964, 42 years before the V-22 Osprey which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-46 Sea Knight or V-22 Osprey?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has been produced in greater numbers with 524 units compared to 400 units of the V-22 Osprey.