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CH-47 Chinook vs Yak-24 Horse

Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-47 Chinook
Yakovlev Yak-24 Horse military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-24 Horse
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Specifications
CH-47 Chinook Yak-24 Horse
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Yakovlev
First flight 21 September 1961 3 July 1952
Year introduced 1962 1955
Number produced 1200 units 35 units
Average unit price $38 million --
Wing area -- m² 693.0 m²
Wingspan 18.3 m 20.0 m
Height 5.7 m 6.5 m
Length 30.1 m 22.4 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 175 km/h
Operational range 740 km 380 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 15,830 kg
Empty weight 10,614 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,796 kW 2 x 1,300 kW
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Overview

The CH-47 Chinook and the Yak-24 Horse are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 315 km/h for the CH-47 Chinook vs 175 km/h for the Yak-24 Horse. The CH-47 Chinook has an operational range of 740 km vs 380 km for the Yak-24 Horse. The CH-47 Chinook operates at altitudes up to 5,639 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-24 Horse.

The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in 1,200 units vs 35 for the Yak-24 Horse. The Yak-24 Horse first flew 9 years before the CH-47 Chinook (1952 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-47 Chinook or Yak-24 Horse?
The CH-47 Chinook is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 175 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-47 Chinook or Yak-24 Horse?
The CH-47 Chinook has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 380 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-47 Chinook or Yak-24 Horse?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-47 Chinook or Yak-24 Horse?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 15,830 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-47 Chinook or Yak-24 Horse?
The CH-47 Chinook is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 22.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-47 Chinook or Yak-24 Horse?
The Yak-24 Horse entered service first in 1955, 7 years before the CH-47 Chinook which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-47 Chinook or Yak-24 Horse?
The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 35 units of the Yak-24 Horse.