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CH-47 Chinook vs H-37 Mojave

CH-47 Chinook vs H-37 Mojave at a glance — top speed 315 vs 209 km/h, max takeoff weight 22,680 vs 14,061 kg, built 1,200 vs 154 units.

Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-47 Chinook
Sikorsky H-37 Mojave military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-37 Mojave
Specifications
CH-47 Chinook H-37 Mojave
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Sikorsky
First flight 21 September 1961 18 December 1953
Year introduced 1962 1956
Number produced 1200 units 154 units
Average unit price $38 million --
Wing area -- m² 378.3 m²
Wingspan 18.3 m 22.0 m
Height 5.7 m 6.7 m
Length 30.1 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 209 km/h
Operational range 740 km -- km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 2,652 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 14,061 kg
Empty weight 10,614 kg 9,449 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,796 kW 2 x 1,566 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-47 Chinook or H-37 Mojave?
The CH-47 Chinook is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the H-37 Mojave's 209 km/h, a difference of 106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-47 Chinook or H-37 Mojave?
The CH-47 Chinook has a longer range at 740 km compared to the H-37 Mojave's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-47 Chinook or H-37 Mojave?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the H-37 Mojave's 2,652 meters (8,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-47 Chinook or H-37 Mojave?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the H-37 Mojave's 14,061 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-47 Chinook or H-37 Mojave?
The CH-47 Chinook is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the H-37 Mojave's 19.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-47 Chinook or H-37 Mojave?
The H-37 Mojave entered service first in 1956, 6 years before the CH-47 Chinook which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-47 Chinook or H-37 Mojave?
The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 154 units of the H-37 Mojave.