Apr 8, 2025, 09:00 PM IST

F1 Car vs Chinook Helicopter: Who has a better top speed? 

Vaishali Shastri

A Formula One car (F1 car) contains a single-seat with open-cockpit and open-wheel racing car used in Formula One racing events which are highest class of international racing. While Chinook is a tandem-rotor, heavy lift helicopter and is among the heaviest in the West. 

F1 Car is designed for speed and agility on a racing track, with a focus on aerodynamics and handling. 

Design and Purpose 

Chinook Helicopter is designed for heavy-lift transport and military operations, with a focus on versatility and cargo capacity.

Design and Purpose 

F1 Car is powered by a high-reving, 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine producing over 1,000 horsepower. 

Power and Propulsion 

Chinook Helicopter is powered by two Lycoming T55 turboshaft engines producing over 10,000 horsepower combined. 

Power and Propulsion 

F1 Car is approximately 5.5 meters (18 feet) long, 2 meters (6.6 feet) wide, and weighing around 750 kilograms (1,653 pounds).

Size and Weight 

Chinook Helicopter is approximately 30 meters (98 feet) long, 15 meters (49 feet) wide, and weighing around 10,000 kilograms (22,046 pounds).

Size and Weight 

F1 Car is highly agile and responsive, with advanced suspension and aerodynamics.

Maneuverability 

Chinook Helicopter is less agile, but highly maneuverable in its own right, with the ability to hover and make precise movements.

Maneuverability 

F1 Car is limited to racing tracks and specially designed roads.

Operational Environment 

Chinook Helicopter can operate in a variety of environments, including deserts, jungles, and urban areas

Maneuverability