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AH-1Z Viper vs Mi-28 Havoc

AH-1Z Viper vs Mi-28 Havoc at a glance — top speed 411 vs 324 km/h, range 690 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 8,391 vs 12,000 kg, built 195 vs 126 units.

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🇺🇸 AH-1Z ViperFull specs
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🇷🇺 Mi-28 HavocFull specs
Specifications
AH-1Z Viper Mi-28 Havoc
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 8 December 2000 10 November 1982
Year introduced 2010 2006
Number produced 195 units 126 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 168.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 17.2 m
Height 4.4 m 4.7 m
Length 17.8 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 411 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 690 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 6,100 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 1,300 kW 2 x 1,641 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1Z Viper or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AH-1Z Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 411 km/h compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 324 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1Z Viper or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the AH-1Z Viper's 690 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1Z Viper or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1Z Viper or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the AH-1Z Viper's 8,391 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1Z Viper or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AH-1Z Viper is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 17.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1Z Viper or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc entered service first in 2006, 4 years before the AH-1Z Viper which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1Z Viper or Mi-28 Havoc?
The AH-1Z Viper has been produced in greater numbers with 195 units compared to 126 units of the Mi-28 Havoc.