Boeing CH-47F Chinook vs Boeing V-22 Osprey
Full specs: Boeing CH-47F Chinook Boeing V-22 Osprey
Boeing CH-47F Chinook and Boeing V-22 Osprey are both helicopter, compared here on public specifications. The Boeing V-22 Osprey leads on range (1,627 vs 741 km).
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 315 km/h | 565 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 260 km/h | 446 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 741 km | 1,627 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5,640 m | 7,620 m ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 30.1 m | 17.5 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 11,055 kg | 15,032 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 22,680 kg | 27,443 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 4 |
| Cargo payload (kg) | 12,700 kg ✓ | 9,070 kg |
| Troop capacity | 33 ✓ | 24 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 4,868 hp | 6,150 hp ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $38,500,000 ✓ | $72,000,000 |
| Units built | 1,200 ✓ | 400 |
| Operator countries | 20 ✓ | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing CH-47F Chinook and Boeing V-22 Osprey? +
The Boeing V-22 Osprey is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 565 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Boeing V-22 Osprey has the longest range at 1,627 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 Boeing CH-47F Chinook has the higher cargo payload at 12,700 kg.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The Boeing V-22 Osprey has the higher cruise speed at 446 km/h.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Boeing V-22 Osprey has the higher service ceiling at 7,620 m.
Is the Boeing CH-47F Chinook better than the Boeing V-22 Osprey? +
On the public specs we track, the Boeing V-22 Osprey leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, 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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