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CH-54 Tarhe vs Mi-26 Halo

CH-54 Tarhe vs Mi-26 Halo at a glance — top speed 240 vs 295 km/h, range 370 vs 500 km, max takeoff weight 21,319 vs 56,000 kg, built 105 vs 316 units.

Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-54 Tarhe
Mil Mi-26 Halo military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-26 Halo
Specifications
CH-54 Tarhe Mi-26 Halo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Mil
First flight 9 May 1962 14 December 1977
Year introduced 1963 1983
Number produced 105 units 316 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 378.3 m² 804.3 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 32.0 m
Height 7.8 m 8.1 m
Length 27.0 m 40.0 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 295 km/h
Operational range 370 km 500 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,319 kg 56,000 kg
Empty weight 8,981 kg 28,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,600 kW 2 x 8,500 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-54 Tarhe or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is faster with a maximum speed of 295 km/h compared to the CH-54 Tarhe's 240 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-54 Tarhe or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a longer range at 500 km compared to the CH-54 Tarhe's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-54 Tarhe or Mi-26 Halo?
The CH-54 Tarhe has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-54 Tarhe or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the CH-54 Tarhe's 21,319 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-54 Tarhe or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the CH-54 Tarhe's 27.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-54 Tarhe or Mi-26 Halo?
The CH-54 Tarhe entered service first in 1963, 20 years before the Mi-26 Halo which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-54 Tarhe or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 105 units of the CH-54 Tarhe.