Comparison of Boeing MH-47G Chinook and Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon [S]ave
| Attribute |  Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon × |  Boeing MH-47G Chinook × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky Helicopter | Boeing Helicopters |
| Model | Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon | Boeing MH-47G Chinook |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1986 | 2004 |
| Type | Military Helicopters | Military Helicopters |
| Icao | H53E | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 3x 3 × General Electric T64-GE-416 Turboshafts | 2 X Honeywell 55-GA-714A |
| Power, hp (hp) | 5,000 | 4,733 |
| Avionics | Rockwell Collins Avionics, Northrop Grumman (Teledyne Ryan) AN/APN-217 Doppler radar. | Rockwell Collins Digital Commons |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 278 | 315 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,074 | 1,259 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.22 | 0.161 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,640 | 5,639 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 12.7 | 7.62 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 33,340 | 24,494 |
| Max payload (kg) | 14,515 | 11,340 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 8,619 | 7,828 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 38 | 55 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.98 | 1.98 |
| Cabin width (m) | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Cabin length (m) | 9.14 | 9.14 |
| Exterior length (m) | 30.2 | 30.18 |
| Tail height (m) | 5.32 | - |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 2.69 | - |
| Wing span (m) | 24 | 18.29 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | - |
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