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H-34 Choctaw vs Bristol Sycamore

H-34 Choctaw vs Bristol Sycamore at a glance — top speed 196 vs 212 km/h, range 306 vs 531 km, max takeoff weight 6,033 vs 2,540 kg, built 2,340 vs 180 units.

Sikorsky H-34 Choctaw military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-34 Choctaw
Bristol Sycamore military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Sycamore
Specifications
H-34 Choctaw Bristol Sycamore
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Bristol
First flight 8 March 1954 27 July 1947
Year introduced 1954 1953
Number produced 2340 units 180 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 228.8 m² 172.0 m²
Wingspan 17.1 m 14.8 m
Height 4.4 m 4.2 m
Length 14.4 m 18.6 m
Maximum speed 196 km/h 212 km/h
Operational range 306 km 531 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 6,033 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 3,468 kg 1,728 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,137 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-34 Choctaw or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore is faster with a maximum speed of 212 km/h compared to the H-34 Choctaw's 196 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-34 Choctaw or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore has a longer range at 531 km compared to the H-34 Choctaw's 306 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-34 Choctaw or Bristol Sycamore?
The H-34 Choctaw has a higher service ceiling at 3,658 meters (12,001 ft) compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-34 Choctaw or Bristol Sycamore?
The H-34 Choctaw has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,033 kg compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the H-34 Choctaw or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore is longer at 18.6 meters compared to the H-34 Choctaw's 14.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-34 Choctaw or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore entered service first in 1953, 1 years before the H-34 Choctaw which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-34 Choctaw or Bristol Sycamore?
The H-34 Choctaw has been produced in greater numbers with 2,340 units compared to 180 units of the Bristol Sycamore.