H-19 Chickasaw vs R-4

Overview

The H-19 Chickasaw and the R-4 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 163 km/h for the H-19 Chickasaw vs 121 km/h for the R-4. The H-19 Chickasaw has an operational range of 720 km vs 210 km for the R-4. The H-19 Chickasaw operates at altitudes up to 3,200 m compared to 2,400 m for the R-4. At 3,402 kg MTOW, the H-19 Chickasaw is 3.0x the R-4's 1,150 kg.

The H-19 Chickasaw has been produced in 1,728 units vs 131 for the R-4. The R-4 first flew 7 years before the H-19 Chickasaw (1942 vs 1949).

American multi-purpose piston-engined utility helicopter, developed in the mid-20th century, extensively used for transport, rescue, and medical evacuation by various global military and civil operators.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 10 November 1949
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 1728 units
Average unit price --

R-4

American helicopter from the 1940s, first to be produced in quantity, used primarily in World War II for rescue operations.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 13 January 1942
Year introduced 1944
Number produced 131 units
Average unit price $10K
Wing area 204.9 mΒ²
Wingspan 16.0 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 12.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 163 km/h β—‰
Operational range 720 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,200 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,402 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,175 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 450 kW β—‰

R-4

Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 11.6 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 10.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 121 km/h β—‰
Operational range 210 km β—‰
Service ceiling 2,400 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,150 kg β—‰
Empty weight 950 kg β—‰
Total thrust 0 β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-19 Chickasaw or R-4?
The H-19 Chickasaw is faster with a maximum speed of 163 km/h compared to the R-4's 121 km/h, a difference of 42 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-19 Chickasaw or R-4?
The H-19 Chickasaw has a longer range at 720 km compared to the R-4's 210 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-19 Chickasaw or R-4?
The H-19 Chickasaw has a higher service ceiling at 3,200 meters (10,498 ft) compared to the R-4's 2,400 meters (7,874 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-19 Chickasaw or R-4?
The H-19 Chickasaw has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,402 kg compared to the R-4's 1,150 kg.
Which is larger, the H-19 Chickasaw or R-4?
The H-19 Chickasaw is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the R-4's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-19 Chickasaw or R-4?
The R-4 entered service first in 1944, 6 years before the H-19 Chickasaw which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-19 Chickasaw or R-4?
The H-19 Chickasaw has been produced in greater numbers with 1,728 units compared to 131 units of the R-4.