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AH-1 Cobra vs Mi-24 Hind

Bell AH-1 Cobra military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1 Cobra
Mil Mi-24 Hind military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-24 Hind
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Specifications
AH-1 Cobra Mi-24 Hind
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 7 September 1965 19 September 1969
Year introduced 1967 1972
Number produced 1116 units 2648 units
Average unit price $13 million $12 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 6.5 m
Height 4.4 m 5.5 m
Length 17.8 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 277 km/h 330 km/h
Operational range 570 km 450 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,120 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 7,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 1,641 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 277 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-24 Hind?
The AH-1 Cobra has a longer range at 570 km compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-24 Hind?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 5,120 meters (16,797 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 8,391 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 17.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-24 Hind?
The AH-1 Cobra is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the Mi-24 Hind at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-24 Hind?
The AH-1 Cobra entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Mi-24 Hind which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has been produced in greater numbers with 2,648 units compared to 1,116 units of the AH-1 Cobra.