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CH-54 Tarhe vs V-12 Homer

CH-54 Tarhe vs V-12 Homer at a glance — top speed 240 vs 260 km/h, range 370 vs 500 km, max takeoff weight 21,319 vs 105,000 kg, built 105 vs 2 units.

Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-54 TarheFull specs
Mil V-12 Homer military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 V-12 HomerFull specs
Specifications
CH-54 Tarhe V-12 Homer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Mil
First flight 9 May 1962 10 July 1968
Year introduced 1963 --
Number produced 105 units 2 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 378.3 m² 962.0 m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 35.0 m
Height 7.8 m 12.5 m
Length 27.0 m 37.0 m
Maximum speed 240 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 370 km 500 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 3,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,319 kg 105,000 kg
Empty weight 8,981 kg 69,100 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,600 kW 4 x 4,800 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-54 Tarhe or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the CH-54 Tarhe's 240 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-54 Tarhe or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer 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 V-12 Homer?
The CH-54 Tarhe has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the V-12 Homer's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-54 Tarhe or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 105,000 kg compared to the CH-54 Tarhe's 21,319 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-54 Tarhe or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer is longer at 37.0 meters compared to the CH-54 Tarhe's 27.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-54 Tarhe or V-12 Homer?
The CH-54 Tarhe has been produced in greater numbers with 105 units compared to 2 units of the V-12 Homer.