Bell 47 vs Mi-28 Havoc

Overview

The Bell 47 and the Mi-28 Havoc are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 324 km/h for the Mi-28 Havoc. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 435 km for the Mi-28 Havoc. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-28 Havoc is 9.0x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.

The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 126 for the Mi-28 Havoc. The Bell 47 first flew 36 years before the Mi-28 Havoc (1946 vs 1982).

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 --
Russian attack helicopter, noted for operations in Chechnya, Syria, and Iraq, purposed for anti-armor, anti-aircraft, and combat roles.
Mil Mi-28 Havoc Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 10 November 1982
Year introduced 2006
Number produced 126 units
Average unit price $15 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 17.2 m β—‰
Height 4.7 m β—‰
Length 17.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 324 km/h β—‰
Operational range 435 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 8,590 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 821 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 155 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a longer range at 435 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Mi-28 Havoc is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 60 years before the Mi-28 Havoc which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Mi-28 Havoc?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 126 units of the Mi-28 Havoc.