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AH-1 Cobra vs Mi-28 Havoc

Bell AH-1 Cobra military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1 Cobra
Mil Mi-28 Havoc military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-28 Havoc
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Specifications
AH-1 Cobra Mi-28 Havoc
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 7 September 1965 10 November 1982
Year introduced 1967 2006
Number produced 1116 units 126 units
Average unit price $13 million $15 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 17.2 m
Height 4.4 m 4.7 m
Length 17.8 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 277 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 570 km 435 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 8,590 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 1,641 kW
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Overview

The AH-1 Cobra and the Mi-28 Havoc are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 277 km/h for the AH-1 Cobra vs 324 km/h for the Mi-28 Havoc. The AH-1 Cobra has an operational range of 570 km vs 435 km for the Mi-28 Havoc. The AH-1 Cobra operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 5,700 m for the Mi-28 Havoc.

The AH-1 Cobra has been produced in 1,116 units vs 126 for the Mi-28 Havoc. Unit cost is $13M for the AH-1 Cobra vs $15M for the Mi-28 Havoc. The AH-1 Cobra first flew 17 years before the Mi-28 Havoc (1965 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 277 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AH-1 Cobra has a longer range at 570 km compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 435 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 8,391 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AH-1 Cobra is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 17.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the AH-1 Cobra at $13 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AH-1 Cobra entered service first in 1967, 39 years before the Mi-28 Havoc which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AH-1 Cobra has been produced in greater numbers with 1,116 units compared to 126 units of the Mi-28 Havoc.