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CH-47 Chinook vs V-22 Osprey

CH-47 Chinook vs V-22 Osprey at a glance — top speed 315 vs 565 km/h, range 740 vs 1,628 km, max takeoff weight 22,680 vs 60,500 kg, built 1,200 vs 400 units.

Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-47 ChinookFull specs
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 V-22 OspreyFull specs
Specifications
CH-47 Chinook V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Bell Boeing
First flight 21 September 1961 19 March 1989
Year introduced 1962 2006
Number produced 1200 units 400 units
Average unit price $38 million $72 million
Wing area -- m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 18.3 m 14.0 m
Height 5.7 m 6.7 m
Length 30.1 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 740 km 1,628 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 60,500 kg
Empty weight 10,614 kg 33,140 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,796 kW 2 x 4,586 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-47 Chinook or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 315 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-47 Chinook or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a longer range at 1,628 km compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-47 Chinook or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 6,096 meters (20,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-47 Chinook or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,500 kg compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 22,680 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-47 Chinook or V-22 Osprey?
The CH-47 Chinook is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-47 Chinook or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is more expensive at approximately $72 million per unit compared to the CH-47 Chinook at $38 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-47 Chinook or V-22 Osprey?
The CH-47 Chinook entered service first in 1962, 44 years before the V-22 Osprey which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-47 Chinook or V-22 Osprey?
The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 400 units of the V-22 Osprey.