Bell 47 vs Mi-4 Hound
Overview
The Bell 47 and the Mi-4 Hound are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 185 km/h for the Mi-4 Hound. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 500 km for the Mi-4 Hound. At 7,550 kg MTOW, the Mi-4 Hound is 5.6x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 3,500 for the Mi-4 Hound. The Bell 47 first flew 6 years before the Mi-4 Hound (1946 vs 1952).
| 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. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Soviet transport helicopter, developed in the early 1950s, used extensively for military and civil roles across numerous global operators. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 1 January 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 3500 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 346.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,550 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,100 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,250 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound has a longer range at 500 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,550 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Mi-4 Hound?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 7 years before the Mi-4 Hound which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Mi-4 Hound?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 3,500 units of the Mi-4 Hound.