CH-54 Tarhe vs Mi-6 Hook

Overview

The CH-54 Tarhe and the Mi-6 Hook are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 240 km/h for the CH-54 Tarhe vs 300 km/h for the Mi-6 Hook. The CH-54 Tarhe has an operational range of 370 km vs 970 km for the Mi-6 Hook. The CH-54 Tarhe operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-6 Hook. At 44,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-6 Hook is 2.1x the CH-54 Tarhe's 21,319 kg.

The CH-54 Tarhe has been produced in 105 units vs 500 for the Mi-6 Hook. The Mi-6 Hook first flew 5 years before the CH-54 Tarhe (1957 vs 1962).

American twin-engine heavy-lift helicopter, developed in the early 1960s, primarily used for logistical support and heavy transport during the Vietnam War.
Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 9 May 1962
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 105 units
Average unit price --
Soviet heavy transport helicopter, developed in the mid-1950s for civil and military logistics, extensively used for heavy-lift operations and troop transport until the early 21st century.
Mil Mi-6 Hook Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 5 June 1957
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 500 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 378.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 22.0 m β—‰
Height 7.8 m β—‰
Length 27.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h β—‰
Operational range 370 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,319 kg β—‰
Empty weight 8,981 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,800 kW β—‰
Wing area 962.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 35.0 m β—‰
Height 9.2 m β—‰
Length 33.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h β—‰
Operational range 970 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 44,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,050 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-54 Tarhe or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the CH-54 Tarhe's 240 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-54 Tarhe or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a longer range at 970 km compared to the CH-54 Tarhe's 370 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-54 Tarhe or Mi-6 Hook?
The CH-54 Tarhe has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Mi-6 Hook's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-54 Tarhe or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 44,000 kg compared to the CH-54 Tarhe's 21,319 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-54 Tarhe or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook is longer at 33.2 meters compared to the CH-54 Tarhe's 27.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-54 Tarhe or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook entered service first in 1959, 4 years before the CH-54 Tarhe which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-54 Tarhe or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 105 units of the CH-54 Tarhe.