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CH-53 Sea Stallion vs V-22 Osprey

CH-53 Sea Stallion vs V-22 Osprey at a glance — top speed 315 vs 565 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,628 km, max takeoff weight 33,300 vs 60,500 kg, built 284 vs 400 units.

Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-53 Sea StallionFull specs
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Specifications
CH-53 Sea Stallion V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Sikorsky Bell Boeing
First flight 14 October 1964 19 March 1989
Year introduced 1966 2006
Number produced 284 units 400 units
Average unit price $40 million $72 million
Wing area -- m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 24.1 m 14.0 m
Height 8.5 m 6.7 m
Length 30.2 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,628 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,300 kg 60,500 kg
Empty weight 15,071 kg 33,140 kg
Total thrust 3 x 3,270 kW 2 x 4,586 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 315 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a longer range at 1,628 km compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 5,639 meters (18,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,500 kg compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 33,300 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or V-22 Osprey?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is more expensive at approximately $72 million per unit compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or V-22 Osprey?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion entered service first in 1966, 40 years before the V-22 Osprey which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has been produced in greater numbers with 400 units compared to 284 units of the CH-53 Sea Stallion.