Bell 47 vs Mi-26 Halo

Overview

The Bell 47 and the Mi-26 Halo are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 295 km/h for the Mi-26 Halo. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 500 km for the Mi-26 Halo. At 56,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-26 Halo is 42:1 the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.

The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 316 for the Mi-26 Halo. The Bell 47 first flew 31 years before the Mi-26 Halo (1946 vs 1977).

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 heavy transport helicopter, frequently utilized for cargo and troop transport, infamous for Chernobyl disaster relief mission.
Mil Mi-26 Halo Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 14 December 1977
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 316 units
Average unit price $25 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 32.0 m β—‰
Height 8.1 m β—‰
Length 40.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 295 km/h β—‰
Operational range 500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 56,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 28,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 0 β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is faster with a maximum speed of 295 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 126 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a longer range at 500 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 37 years before the Mi-26 Halo which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 316 units of the Mi-26 Halo.