CH-47 Chinook vs CH-53 Sea Stallion
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Specifications
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CH-47 Chinook |
CH-53 Sea Stallion |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing |
Sikorsky |
| First flight |
21 September 1961 |
14 October 1964 |
| Year introduced |
1962 |
1966 |
| Number produced |
1200 units |
284 units |
| Average unit price |
$38 million |
$40 million |
| Wingspan |
18.3 m |
24.1 m |
| Height |
5.7 m |
8.5 m |
| Length |
30.1 m |
30.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
315 km/h |
315 km/h |
| Operational range |
740 km |
1,000 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,639 m |
5,639 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
22,680 kg |
33,300 kg |
| Empty weight |
10,614 kg |
15,071 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 2,796 kW
|
3 x 3,270 kW
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the CH-47 Chinook or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 315 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-47 Chinook or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-47 Chinook or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 5,639 meters (18,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-47 Chinook or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,300 kg compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 22,680 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-47 Chinook or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 30.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-47 Chinook or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the CH-47 Chinook at $38 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-47 Chinook or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-47 Chinook entered service first in 1962, 4 years before the CH-53 Sea Stallion which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-47 Chinook or CH-53 Sea Stallion?
The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 284 units of the CH-53 Sea Stallion.
