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H-34 Choctaw vs Westland Whirlwind

H-34 Choctaw vs Westland Whirlwind at a glance — top speed 196 vs 175 km/h, range 306 vs 538 km, max takeoff weight 6,033 vs 3,538 kg, built 2,340 vs 364 units.

Sikorsky H-34 Choctaw military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-34 Choctaw
Westland Whirlwind military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Whirlwind
Specifications
H-34 Choctaw Westland Whirlwind
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Westland
First flight 8 March 1954 --
Year introduced 1954 1954
Number produced 2340 units 364 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 228.8 m² 204.9 m²
Wingspan 17.1 m 16.2 m
Height 4.4 m 4.8 m
Length 14.4 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 196 km/h 175 km/h
Operational range 306 km 538 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 3,962 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,033 kg 3,538 kg
Empty weight 3,468 kg 2,718 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,137 kW 1 x 560 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-34 Choctaw or Westland Whirlwind?
The H-34 Choctaw is faster with a maximum speed of 196 km/h compared to the Westland Whirlwind's 175 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-34 Choctaw or Westland Whirlwind?
The Westland Whirlwind has a longer range at 538 km compared to the H-34 Choctaw's 306 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-34 Choctaw or Westland Whirlwind?
The Westland Whirlwind has a higher service ceiling at 3,962 meters (12,998 ft) compared to the H-34 Choctaw's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-34 Choctaw or Westland Whirlwind?
The H-34 Choctaw has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,033 kg compared to the Westland Whirlwind's 3,538 kg.
Which is larger, the H-34 Choctaw or Westland Whirlwind?
The H-34 Choctaw is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Westland Whirlwind's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-34 Choctaw or Westland Whirlwind?
The Westland Whirlwind entered service first in 1954, 0 years before the H-34 Choctaw which entered service in 1954.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-34 Choctaw or Westland Whirlwind?
The H-34 Choctaw has been produced in greater numbers with 2,340 units compared to 364 units of the Westland Whirlwind.