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CH-53 Sea Stallion vs MV-75 Cheyenne II

Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-53 Sea Stallion
Bell MV-75 Cheyenne II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MV-75 Cheyenne II
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Specifications
CH-53 Sea Stallion MV-75 Cheyenne II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Sikorsky Bell
First flight 14 October 1964 18 December 2017
Year introduced 1966 --
Number produced 284 units N/A
Average unit price $40 million --
Wingspan 24.1 m 24.9 m
Height 8.5 m 7.0 m
Length 30.2 m 15.4 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 3,900 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,300 kg 14,000 kg
Empty weight 15,071 kg 8,200 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,090 kW 2 x 2,610 kW
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Overview

The CH-53 Sea Stallion is a Military Helicopters built by Sikorsky, while the MV-75 Cheyenne II is a Military Transport Aircraft by Bell.

Top speed is 315 km/h for the CH-53 Sea Stallion vs 556 km/h for the MV-75 Cheyenne II. The CH-53 Sea Stallion has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 3,900 km for the MV-75 Cheyenne II. The MV-75 Cheyenne II operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,639 m for the CH-53 Sea Stallion. At 33,300 kg MTOW, the CH-53 Sea Stallion is 2.4x the MV-75 Cheyenne II's 14,000 kg.

The CH-53 Sea Stallion first flew 53 years before the MV-75 Cheyenne II (1964 vs 2017).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 315 km/h, a difference of 241 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a longer range at 3,900 km compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The MV-75 Cheyenne II has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 5,639 meters (18,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,300 kg compared to the MV-75 Cheyenne II's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or MV-75 Cheyenne II?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the MV-75 Cheyenne II's 15.4 meters.