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by ju-st 3113 days ago
H225M MTOW: 11t

CH-53K MTOW: 38t

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The CH-53 is a massive helicopter. CH-53K has 2x the rotor area as the H225M, and its over 50% taller, longer.

    H225M: (Empty Weight - MTOW) ≅  5650kg
    CH-47: (Empty Weight - MTOW) ≅ 11500kg
    CH-53: (Empty Weight - MTOW) ≅ 23300kg
Mi-26: (MTOW - Empty Weight) ≅ 27800kg