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H-19 Chickasaw vs Bristol Sycamore

H-19 Chickasaw vs Bristol Sycamore at a glance — top speed 163 vs 212 km/h, range 720 vs 531 km, max takeoff weight 3,402 vs 2,540 kg, built 1,728 vs 180 units.

Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-19 Chickasaw
Bristol Sycamore military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Sycamore
Specifications
H-19 Chickasaw Bristol Sycamore
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Bristol
First flight 10 November 1949 27 July 1947
Year introduced 1950 1953
Number produced 1728 units 180 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 204.9 m² 172.0 m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 14.8 m
Height 4.1 m 4.2 m
Length 12.9 m 18.6 m
Maximum speed 163 km/h 212 km/h
Operational range 720 km 531 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 3,402 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 2,175 kg 1,728 kg
Total thrust 1 x 450 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-19 Chickasaw or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore is faster with a maximum speed of 212 km/h compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 163 km/h, a difference of 49 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-19 Chickasaw or Bristol Sycamore?
The H-19 Chickasaw has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 531 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-19 Chickasaw or Bristol Sycamore?
The H-19 Chickasaw has a higher service ceiling at 3,200 meters (10,498 ft) compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-19 Chickasaw or Bristol Sycamore?
The H-19 Chickasaw has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,402 kg compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the H-19 Chickasaw or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore is longer at 18.6 meters compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 12.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-19 Chickasaw or Bristol Sycamore?
The H-19 Chickasaw entered service first in 1950, 3 years before the Bristol Sycamore which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-19 Chickasaw or Bristol Sycamore?
The H-19 Chickasaw has been produced in greater numbers with 1,728 units compared to 180 units of the Bristol Sycamore.