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H-19 Chickasaw vs Westland Whirlwind

H-19 Chickasaw vs Westland Whirlwind at a glance — top speed 163 vs 175 km/h, range 720 vs 538 km, max takeoff weight 3,402 vs 3,538 kg, built 1,728 vs 364 units.

Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-19 Chickasaw
Westland Whirlwind military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Whirlwind
Specifications
H-19 Chickasaw Westland Whirlwind
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Westland
First flight 10 November 1949 --
Year introduced 1950 1954
Number produced 1728 units 364 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 204.9 m² 204.9 m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 16.2 m
Height 4.1 m 4.8 m
Length 12.9 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 163 km/h 175 km/h
Operational range 720 km 538 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,402 kg 3,538 kg
Empty weight 2,175 kg 2,718 kg
Total thrust 1 x 450 kW 1 x 560 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-19 Chickasaw or Westland Whirlwind?
The Westland Whirlwind is faster with a maximum speed of 175 km/h compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 163 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-19 Chickasaw or Westland Whirlwind?
The H-19 Chickasaw has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Westland Whirlwind's 538 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-19 Chickasaw or Westland Whirlwind?
The Westland Whirlwind has a higher service ceiling at 3,962 meters (12,998 ft) compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-19 Chickasaw or Westland Whirlwind?
The Westland Whirlwind has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,538 kg compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 3,402 kg.
Which is larger, the H-19 Chickasaw or Westland Whirlwind?
The H-19 Chickasaw is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the Westland Whirlwind's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-19 Chickasaw or Westland Whirlwind?
The H-19 Chickasaw entered service first in 1950, 4 years before the Westland Whirlwind which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-19 Chickasaw or Westland Whirlwind?
The H-19 Chickasaw has been produced in greater numbers with 1,728 units compared to 364 units of the Westland Whirlwind.