CH-47 Chinook vs Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"

The CH-47 Chinook and the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Kamov respectively. Top speed is 315 km/h for the CH-47 Chinook vs 315 km/h for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The CH-47 Chinook has an operational range of 740 km vs 460 km for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The CH-47 Chinook operates at altitudes up to 5,639 m compared to 5,500 m for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". At 22,680 kg MTOW, the CH-47 Chinook is 2.1x the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 10,800 kg. The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in 1,200 units vs 19 for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". Unit cost is $38M for the CH-47 Chinook vs $16M for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark". The CH-47 Chinook first flew 21 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" (1961 vs 1982).

American tandem rotor helicopter, synonymous with heavy-lift operations, crucial in conflicts including Vietnam and Afghanistan.
Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 21 September 1961
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 1200 units
Average unit price $38 million
Soviet attack helicopter, distinctive for service during the Chechen conflicts, primarily used for reconnaissance and direct fire support.
Kamov Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 17 June 1982
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 19 units
Average unit price $16 million
Wingspan 18.3 m β—‰
Height 5.7 m β—‰
Length 30.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h β—‰
Operational range 740 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,639 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg β—‰
Empty weight 10,614 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,398 kW β—‰
Wingspan 14.5 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 16.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h β—‰
Operational range 460 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,700 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 821 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-47 Chinook or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 315 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-47 Chinook or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The CH-47 Chinook has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 460 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-47 Chinook or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-47 Chinook or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 10,800 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-47 Chinook or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The CH-47 Chinook is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"'s 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-47 Chinook or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The CH-47 Chinook is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" at $16 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-47 Chinook or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The CH-47 Chinook entered service first in 1962, 33 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-47 Chinook or Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark"?
The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 19 units of the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark".