Boeing CH-47F Chinook vs Russian Helicopters Mi-26
Full specs: Boeing CH-47F Chinook Russian Helicopters Mi-26
Boeing CH-47F Chinook and Russian Helicopters Mi-26 are both helicopter, compared here on public specifications. The Russian Helicopters Mi-26 leads on range (800 vs 741 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 315 km/h ✓ | 295 km/h |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 260 km/h ✓ | 255 km/h |
| Range (km) | 741 km | 800 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,640 m ✓ | 4,600 m |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 30.1 m | 33.73 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 11,055 kg | 28,200 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 22,680 kg | 56,000 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 5 |
| Cargo payload (kg) | 12,700 kg | 20,000 kg ✓ |
| Troop capacity | 33 | 82 ✓ |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 4,868 hp | 11,400 hp ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $38,500,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 1,200 ✓ | 316 |
| Operator countries | 20 ✓ | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing CH-47F Chinook and Russian Helicopters Mi-26? +
The Boeing CH-47F Chinook is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 315 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-26 has the longest range at 800 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Boeing CH-47F Chinook has the lower public unit-cost figure at 38,500,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher cargo payload? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-26 has the higher cargo payload at 20,000 kg.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The Boeing CH-47F Chinook has the higher cruise speed at 260 km/h.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Boeing CH-47F Chinook has the higher service ceiling at 5,640 m.
Is the Boeing CH-47F Chinook better than the Russian Helicopters Mi-26? +
On the public specs we track, Boeing CH-47F Chinook and Russian Helicopters Mi-26 are closely matched, Boeing CH-47F Chinook leads on max speed, cruise speed, service ceiling, while Russian Helicopters Mi-26 leads on range, cargo payload, troop capacity. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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