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407 vs Mi-28 Havoc

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Mil Mi-28 Havoc military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-28 Havoc
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Specifications
407 Mi-28 Havoc
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 29 June 1995 10 November 1982
Year introduced 1996 2006
Number produced 1600 units 126 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 17.2 m
Height 3.6 m 4.7 m
Length 12.7 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 324 km/h
Operational range 600 km 435 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 8,590 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 821 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the Mi-28 Havoc are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 324 km/h for the Mi-28 Havoc. The 407 has an operational range of 600 km vs 435 km for the Mi-28 Havoc. The 407 operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 5,700 m for the Mi-28 Havoc. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-28 Havoc is 4.4x the 407's 2,722 kg.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 126 for the Mi-28 Havoc. The Mi-28 Havoc first flew 13 years before the 407 (1982 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the 407's 260 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The 407 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 435 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The 407 entered service first in 1996, 10 years before the Mi-28 Havoc which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The 407 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 126 units of the Mi-28 Havoc.