CH-47 Chinook vs SA340 Gazelle
Overview
The CH-47 Chinook and the SA340 Gazelle are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Aérospatiale respectively.
Top speed is 315 km/h for the CH-47 Chinook vs 310 km/h for the SA340 Gazelle. The CH-47 Chinook has an operational range of 740 km vs 361 km for the SA340 Gazelle. The CH-47 Chinook operates at altitudes up to 5,639 m compared to 4,450 m for the SA340 Gazelle. At 22,680 kg MTOW, the CH-47 Chinook is 11:1 the SA340 Gazelle's 2,100 kg.
The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in 1,200 units vs 1,775 for the SA340 Gazelle. Unit cost is $38M for the CH-47 Chinook vs $1.7M for the SA340 Gazelle. The CH-47 Chinook first flew 6 years before the SA340 Gazelle (1961 vs 1967).
| 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 |
| French light utility helicopter, known for its extensive use in military and civil applications since its 1960s introduction. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 7 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 1775 units |
| Average unit price | $1.7 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 | 10.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 361 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,450 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,009 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 650 kW ◉ |
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