Bell 47 vs Mi-24 Hind

Overview

The Bell 47 and the Mi-24 Hind are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 330 km/h for the Mi-24 Hind. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 450 km for the Mi-24 Hind. At 11,500 kg MTOW, the Mi-24 Hind is 8.6x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.

The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 2,648 for the Mi-24 Hind. The Bell 47 first flew 23 years before the Mi-24 Hind (1946 vs 1969).

American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation.
Bell Bell 47 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 1 January 1946
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 5600 units
Average unit price --
Soviet attack helicopter, renowned for Cold War use, predominantly deployed for airborne assault, close combat, and anti-armour roles.
Mil Mi-24 Hind Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 19 September 1969
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 2648 units
Average unit price $12 million
Wing area 100.8 mΒ²
Wingspan 11.3 m β—‰
Height 2.8 m β—‰
Length 9.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 169 km/h β—‰
Operational range 396 km β—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg β—‰
Empty weight 859 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 6.5 m β—‰
Height 5.5 m β—‰
Length 21.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 330 km/h β—‰
Operational range 450 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,120 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,792 kg β—‰
Total thrust 0 β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 161 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a longer range at 450 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher service ceiling at 5,120 meters (16,797 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Mi-24 Hind?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 26 years before the Mi-24 Hind which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Mi-24 Hind?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 2,648 units of the Mi-24 Hind.