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 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 14 October 1964
Year introduced 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 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 14 December 1977
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 316 units
Average unit price $90 million
Wingspan 24.1 m
Height 8.5 m â—‰
Length 30.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,075 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,639 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 15,071 kg â—‰
Total thrust 3 x 3,270 kW â—‰
3-view profile of CH-53 Sea Stallion
Wingspan -- m
Height 8.1 m â—‰
Length 40.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 295 km/h â—‰
Operational range 590 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 56,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 28,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 0 â—‰
3-view profile of Mi-26 Halo

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