CH-53 Sea Stallion vs Mi-26 Halo

American heavy-lift helicopter, noteworthy for its service in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, principally deployed for transport duties.
Picture of CH-53 Sea Stallion
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 14 October 1964
Year of introduction 1966
Number produced 284 units
Average unit price $40 million
Soviet heavy transport helicopter, frequently utilized for cargo and troop transport, infamous for Chernobyl disaster relief mission.
Picture of Mi-26 Halo
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopter
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 14 December 1977
Year of introduction 1983
Number produced 316 units
Average unit price $90 million
Wingspan 24.1 m
Height 8.5 m β—‰
Length 30.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,075 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,639 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,300 kg β—‰
Empty weight 15,071 kg β—‰
Total thrust 3 x 3,270 kW β—‰
3-view profile of CH-53 Sea Stallion
Wingspan -- m
Height 8.1 m β—‰
Length 40.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 295 km/h β—‰
Operational range 590 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 56,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 28,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust None x None None β—‰
3-view profile of Mi-26 Halo

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