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CH-47 Chinook vs Mi-26 Halo

Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-47 Chinook
Mil Mi-26 Halo military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-26 Halo
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Specifications
CH-47 Chinook Mi-26 Halo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Mil
First flight 21 September 1961 14 December 1977
Year introduced 1962 1983
Number produced 1200 units 316 units
Average unit price $38 million $25 million
Wingspan 18.3 m 32.0 m
Height 5.7 m 8.1 m
Length 30.1 m 40.0 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 295 km/h
Operational range 740 km 500 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 56,000 kg
Empty weight 10,614 kg 28,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,398 kW 0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-26 Halo?
The CH-47 Chinook is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 295 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-26 Halo?
The CH-47 Chinook has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-26 Halo?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 22,680 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the CH-47 Chinook's 30.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-26 Halo?
The CH-47 Chinook is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the Mi-26 Halo at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-26 Halo?
The CH-47 Chinook entered service first in 1962, 21 years before the Mi-26 Halo which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-26 Halo?
The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 316 units of the Mi-26 Halo.