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CH-53 Sea Stallion vs Mi-26 Halo

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Specifications
CH-53 Sea Stallion Mi-26 Halo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Mil
First flight 14 October 1964 14 December 1977
Year introduced 1966 1983
Number produced 284 units 316 units
Average unit price $40 million $25 million
Wingspan 24.1 m 32.0 m
Height 8.5 m 8.1 m
Length 30.2 m 40.0 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 295 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 500 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,300 kg 56,000 kg
Empty weight 15,071 kg 28,000 kg
Total thrust 3 x 1,090 kW 0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-26 Halo?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion 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-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-26 Halo?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-26 Halo?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion 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-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 33,300 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the CH-53 Sea Stallion's 30.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-26 Halo?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Mi-26 Halo at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-26 Halo?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion entered service first in 1966, 17 years before the Mi-26 Halo which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 284 units of the CH-53 Sea Stallion.