CH-47 Chinook vs SA321 Super Frelon
| 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 heavy transport helicopter, operational during the Cold War, prominently used by China, France, and Israel. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 7 December 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 110 units |
| Average unit price | $3.5 million |
| Wingspan | 18.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 30.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 315 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 740 km |
| Service ceiling | 5,639 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,680 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,614 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,796 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 18.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 275 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 3,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,155 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-47 Chinook or SA321 Super Frelon?
The CH-47 Chinook is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 275 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-47 Chinook or SA321 Super Frelon?
The CH-47 Chinook has a longer range at 740 km compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-47 Chinook or SA321 Super Frelon?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 3,100 meters (10,170 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-47 Chinook or SA321 Super Frelon?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-47 Chinook or SA321 Super Frelon?
The CH-47 Chinook is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 23.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-47 Chinook or SA321 Super Frelon?
The CH-47 Chinook is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the SA321 Super Frelon at $3.5 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-47 Chinook or SA321 Super Frelon?
The CH-47 Chinook entered service first in 1962, 4 years before the SA321 Super Frelon which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-47 Chinook or SA321 Super Frelon?
The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 110 units of the SA321 Super Frelon.