CH-47 Chinook vs Mi-17 Hip-H

American tandem rotor helicopter, synonymous with heavy-lift operations, crucial in conflicts including Vietnam and Afghanistan.
Picture of CH-47 Chinook
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 21 September 1961
Year of introduction 1962
Number produced 1200 units
Average unit price $38 million
Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 1 January 1975
Year of introduction 1977
Number produced 12000 units
Average unit price $15 million
Wingspan 18.3 m
Height 5.7 m β—‰
Length 30.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h β—‰
Operational range 420 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg β—‰
Empty weight 10,614 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,796 kW β—‰
3-view profile of CH-47 Chinook
Wingspan -- m
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 18.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 250 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 6,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,489 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW β—‰

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