CH-47 Chinook vs MD-500
The CH-47 Chinook and the MD-500 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Hughes respectively. Top speed is 315 km/h for the CH-47 Chinook vs 282 km/h for the MD-500. The CH-47 Chinook has an operational range of 740 km vs 430 km for the MD-500. The CH-47 Chinook operates at altitudes up to 5,639 m compared to 4,877 m for the MD-500. At 22,680 kg MTOW, the CH-47 Chinook is 17:1 the MD-500's 1,361 kg. The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in 1,200 units vs 4,700 for the MD-500. Unit cost is $38M for the CH-47 Chinook vs $4M for the MD-500. The CH-47 Chinook first flew 21 years before the MD-500 (1961 vs 1982).
| 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 |
| American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 28 January 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 4700 units |
| Average unit price | $4 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 | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 430 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 672 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 313 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-47 Chinook or MD-500?
The CH-47 Chinook is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the MD-500's 282 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-47 Chinook or MD-500?
The CH-47 Chinook has a longer range at 740 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-47 Chinook or MD-500?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the MD-500's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-47 Chinook or MD-500?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-47 Chinook or MD-500?
The CH-47 Chinook is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-47 Chinook or MD-500?
The CH-47 Chinook is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the MD-500 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-47 Chinook or MD-500?
The CH-47 Chinook entered service first in 1962, 5 years before the MD-500 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-47 Chinook or MD-500?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 1,200 units of the CH-47 Chinook.