CH-53 Sea Stallion vs HH-3 Jolly Green Giant

Overview

The CH-53 Sea Stallion and the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 315 km/h for the CH-53 Sea Stallion vs 265 km/h for the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant. The CH-53 Sea Stallion has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 1,443 km for the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant. The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant operates at altitudes up to 6,400 m compared to 5,639 m for the CH-53 Sea Stallion. At 33,300 kg MTOW, the CH-53 Sea Stallion is 3.3x the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant's 10,002 kg.

The CH-53 Sea Stallion has been produced in 284 units vs 181 for the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant. The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant first flew 1 years before the CH-53 Sea Stallion (1963 vs 1964).

CH-53 Sea Stallion

American heavy-lift helicopter, noteworthy for its service in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, principally deployed for transport duties.
Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 14 October 1964
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 284 units
Average unit price $40 million
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HH-3 Jolly Green Giant

American twin-engine transport and search and rescue helicopter, developed in the early 1960s, utilized for long-range recovery operations and maritime rescue.
Sikorsky HH-3 Jolly Green Giant Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 17 June 1963
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 181 units
Average unit price --
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CH-53 Sea Stallion

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 24.1 m ◉
Height 8.5 m ◉
Length 30.2 m ◉
Maximum speed 315 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,000 km ◉
Service ceiling 5,639 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 33,300 kg ◉
Empty weight 15,071 kg ◉
Total thrust 3 x 1,090 kW ◉

HH-3 Jolly Green Giant

Wing area 280.5 m²
Wingspan 19.0 m ◉
Height 5.5 m ◉
Length 22.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 265 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,443 km ◉
Service ceiling 6,400 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 10,002 kg ◉
Empty weight 6,051 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 500 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or HH-3 Jolly Green Giant?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant's 265 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or HH-3 Jolly Green Giant?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has a longer range at 1,443 km compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or HH-3 Jolly Green Giant?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 5,639 meters (18,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or HH-3 Jolly Green Giant?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,300 kg compared to the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant's 10,002 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or HH-3 Jolly Green Giant?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant's 22.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or HH-3 Jolly Green Giant?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant entered service first in 1963, 3 years before the CH-53 Sea Stallion which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or HH-3 Jolly Green Giant?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has been produced in greater numbers with 284 units compared to 181 units of the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant.

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