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CH-53 Sea Stallion vs V-12 Homer

CH-53 Sea Stallion vs V-12 Homer at a glance — top speed 315 vs 260 km/h, range 1,000 vs 500 km, max takeoff weight 33,300 vs 105,000 kg, built 284 vs 2 units.

Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-53 Sea StallionFull specs
Mil V-12 Homer military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 V-12 HomerFull specs
Specifications
CH-53 Sea Stallion V-12 Homer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Mil
First flight 14 October 1964 10 July 1968
Year introduced 1966 --
Number produced 284 units 2 units
Average unit price $40 million --
Wing area -- m² 962.0 m²
Wingspan 24.1 m 35.0 m
Height 8.5 m 12.5 m
Length 30.2 m 37.0 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 500 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 3,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,300 kg 105,000 kg
Empty weight 15,071 kg 69,100 kg
Total thrust 3 x 3,270 kW 4 x 4,800 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or V-12 Homer?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the V-12 Homer's 260 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or V-12 Homer?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the V-12 Homer's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or V-12 Homer?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the V-12 Homer's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 105,000 kg compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 33,300 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer is longer at 37.0 meters compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 30.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or V-12 Homer?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has been produced in greater numbers with 284 units compared to 2 units of the V-12 Homer.