CH-46 Sea Knight vs Mi-4 Hound
Overview
The CH-46 Sea Knight and the Mi-4 Hound are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing/Vertol and Mil respectively.
Top speed is 266 km/h for the CH-46 Sea Knight vs 185 km/h for the Mi-4 Hound. The CH-46 Sea Knight has an operational range of 1,020 km vs 500 km for the Mi-4 Hound. The Mi-4 Hound operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,267 m for the CH-46 Sea Knight.
The CH-46 Sea Knight has been produced in 524 units vs 3,500 for the Mi-4 Hound. The Mi-4 Hound first flew 6 years before the CH-46 Sea Knight (1952 vs 1958).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Boeing/Vertol |
| First flight | 22 April 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 524 units |
| Average unit price | $14 million |
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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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 266 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,047 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 700 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 CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-4 Hound?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is faster with a maximum speed of 266 km/h compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 185 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-4 Hound?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-4 Hound?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,000 kg compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 7,550 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 13.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound entered service first in 1953, 11 years before the CH-46 Sea Knight which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound has been produced in greater numbers with 3,500 units compared to 524 units of the CH-46 Sea Knight.