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CH-46 Sea Knight vs Yak-24 Horse

Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight military helicopters side profile drawing
Yakovlev Yak-24 Horse military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-24 Horse
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Specifications
CH-46 Sea Knight Yak-24 Horse
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Vertol Yakovlev
First flight 22 April 1958 3 July 1952
Year introduced 1964 1955
Number produced 524 units 35 units
Average unit price $14 million --
Wing area -- m² 693.0 m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 20.0 m
Height 5.1 m 6.5 m
Length 13.9 m 22.4 m
Maximum speed 266 km/h 175 km/h
Operational range 1,020 km 380 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,000 kg 15,830 kg
Empty weight 7,047 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,400 kW 2 x 1,300 kW
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Overview

The CH-46 Sea Knight and the Yak-24 Horse are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing Vertol and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 266 km/h for the CH-46 Sea Knight vs 175 km/h for the Yak-24 Horse. The CH-46 Sea Knight has an operational range of 1,020 km vs 380 km for the Yak-24 Horse. The CH-46 Sea Knight operates at altitudes up to 4,267 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-24 Horse.

The CH-46 Sea Knight has been produced in 524 units vs 35 for the Yak-24 Horse. The Yak-24 Horse first flew 6 years before the CH-46 Sea Knight (1952 vs 1958).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Yak-24 Horse?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is faster with a maximum speed of 266 km/h compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 175 km/h, a difference of 91 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Yak-24 Horse?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 380 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Yak-24 Horse?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Yak-24 Horse?
The Yak-24 Horse has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,830 kg compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 11,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Yak-24 Horse?
The Yak-24 Horse is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 13.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Yak-24 Horse?
The Yak-24 Horse entered service first in 1955, 9 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 Yak-24 Horse?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has been produced in greater numbers with 524 units compared to 35 units of the Yak-24 Horse.