Helicopter Length Comparison (Meters)
Compare 12 helicopter overall lengths in meters, from the 12.2 m EC135 to the 40.0 m Mi-26. Exact maker specs from Sikorsky, Boeing and Airbus in a tool.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EC135 Shortest here at 12.2 m overall. | 12.2 m (40 ft) | Airbus light twin, EMS workhorse | Airbus Helicopters EC135 tech data: 12.16 m rotors turning |
| Ka-52 Alligator Fuselage 14.6 m, overall 16.0 m. | 16 m (52.5 ft) | Kamov attack, coaxial rotors | Russian Helicopters Ka-52 spec: 16.0 m overall |
| Bell 412 Huey growth at 17.1 m. | 17.1 m (56.1 ft) | Bell medium twin, Huey line | Bell 412 spec sheet: 17.1 m rotors turning |
| AH-64 Apache Fuselage 15.06 m, overall 17.7 m. | 17.7 m (58.1 ft) | Boeing attack, US Army | Boeing AH-64 spec: 17.73 m rotors turning; fuselage 15.06 m |
| H225M Caracal Fuselage 16.79 m, overall 19.5 m. | 19.5 m (64 ft) | Airbus long range tactical | Airbus Helicopters H225M family: 19.5 m overall; fuselage 16.79 m |
| NH90 NATO frigate hangar fit at 19.6 m. | 19.6 m (64.3 ft) | NHIndustries medium NATO | NHIndustries NH90 data: 19.56 m rotors turning |
| UH-60M Black Hawk Fuselage 50 ft 7.5 in, overall 19.8 m. | 19.8 m (65 ft) | Sikorsky utility, US Army | US Army TM 1-1520-237-10: UH-60M overall 64 ft 10 in (19.76 m) |
| AW101 Merlin Three engines at 22.8 m. | 22.8 m (74.8 ft) | Leonardo triple engine | Leonardo AW101 spec: 22.8 m rotors turning |
| Mi-8 Hip Workhorse at 25.3 m. | 25.3 m (83 ft) | Mil medium twin, most built | Russian Helicopters Mi-8 spec: 25.35 m rotors turning |
| CH-47F Chinook Fuselage 15.6 m, overall 30.1 m. | 30.1 m (98.8 ft) | Boeing tandem heavy lift | Boeing H-47 specs: CH-47F 98 ft 10.7 in (30.1 m) rotors operating |
| CH-53E Super Stallion Matches Chinook band at 30.2 m. | 30.2 m (99.1 ft) | Sikorsky heavy lift, US Marines | Sikorsky CH-53E data: 30.2 m rotors turning; fuselage 22.35 m |
| Mi-26 Halo Longest here at 40.0 m overall. | 40 m (131.2 ft) | Mil super heavy, largest in service | Mil / Jane's: Mi-26 40.025 m rotors turning; fuselage 33.5 m |
About this converter
Helicopter overall lengths run 12.2 to 40.0 m in this table. EC135 at 12.2 and Ka-52 at 16.0 open the short end. Bell 412 at 17.1 and Apache at 17.7 follow. H225M at 19.5, NH90 at 19.6 and Black Hawk at 19.8 form the 19 m band. AW101 at 22.8 and Mi-8 at 25.3 climb next. Chinook at 30.1 and Super Stallion at 30.2 form the 30 m pair. Mi-26 at 40.0 tops the table as the largest in service. Every figure is overall length with rotors turning from maker specs. Fuselage only totals are shorter and are noted per row.
How to use it
Pick two helicopters and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try 1 Mi-26 against Black Hawks to see the 40.0 to 19.8 gap in meters or feet. Click any table row to load it as Entry A with amount 1.
Values pin overall length rotors turning per flight manuals. Fuselage lengths ride in notes beside overall tops. Black Hawk lists 64 ft 10 in overall with 50 ft 7.5 in fuselage in Army TM 1-1520-237-10. Chinook lists 98 ft 10.7 in operating with 51 ft 2 in fuselage in Boeing specs. Mi-26 lists 40.025 m overall with 33.5 m fuselage. Folded blade totals stay out because flight length is the topic.
FAQ
Which helicopter is longest here?
Mi-26 Halo at 40.0 m overall rotors turning, per Mil and Jane's data.
How long is a Black Hawk?
19.8 m overall (64 ft 10 in). Fuselage alone is 50 ft 7.5 in, per US Army TM.
Why list overall not fuselage?
Overall sets hangar and pad needs. Fuselage totals are noted per row for honesty.
How long is Chinook?
30.1 m rotors operating, per Boeing H-47 specs. Fuselage is 15.6 m.
Sources
- US Army TM 1-1520-237-10 UH-60M overall 64 ft 10 in (19.76 m); Boeing H-47 CH-47F 98 ft 10.7 in (30.1 m)
- Airbus Helicopters EC135 12.16 m and H225M 19.5 m; Leonardo AW101 22.8 m; NHIndustries NH90 19.56 m
- Russian Helicopters Mil Mi-26 40.025 m, Mi-8 25.35 m, Ka-52 16.0 m; Bell 412 17.1 m; Sikorsky CH-53E 30.2 m
Last verified: 2026-10-07 · 12 entries
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