CH-47 Chinook vs H135M / EC365
The CH-47 Chinook and the H135M / EC365 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Airbus Helicopters respectively. Top speed is 315 km/h for the CH-47 Chinook vs 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365. The CH-47 Chinook has an operational range of 740 km vs 630 km for the H135M / EC365. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,639 m for the CH-47 Chinook. At 22,680 kg MTOW, the CH-47 Chinook is 7.8x the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg. The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in 1,200 units vs 1,400 for the H135M / EC365. Unit cost is $38M for the CH-47 Chinook vs $12M for the H135M / EC365. The CH-47 Chinook first flew 33 years before the H135M / EC365 (1961 vs 1994).
| American tandem rotor helicopter, synonymous with heavy-lift operations, crucial in conflicts including Vietnam and Afghanistan. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 21 September 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 1200 units |
| Average unit price | $38 million |
| European light utility helicopter, prominent in law enforcement, medical services, and military operations worldwide since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 15 February 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 1400 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| Wingspan | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 740 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,639 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,614 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,398 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 630 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,490 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 260 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-47 Chinook or H135M / EC365?
The CH-47 Chinook is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the H135M / EC365's 287 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-47 Chinook or H135M / EC365?
The CH-47 Chinook has a longer range at 740 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-47 Chinook or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 5,639 meters (18,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-47 Chinook or H135M / EC365?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-47 Chinook or H135M / EC365?
The CH-47 Chinook is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-47 Chinook or H135M / EC365?
The CH-47 Chinook is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-47 Chinook or H135M / EC365?
The CH-47 Chinook entered service first in 1962, 34 years before the H135M / EC365 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-47 Chinook or H135M / EC365?
The H135M / EC365 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,400 units compared to 1,200 units of the CH-47 Chinook.