H-19 Chickasaw vs Mi-4 Hound

Overview

The H-19 Chickasaw and the Mi-4 Hound are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 163 km/h for the H-19 Chickasaw vs 185 km/h for the Mi-4 Hound. The H-19 Chickasaw has an operational range of 720 km vs 500 km for the Mi-4 Hound. The Mi-4 Hound operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 3,200 m for the H-19 Chickasaw. At 7,550 kg MTOW, the Mi-4 Hound is 2.2x the H-19 Chickasaw's 3,402 kg.

The H-19 Chickasaw has been produced in 1,728 units vs 3,500 for the Mi-4 Hound. The H-19 Chickasaw first flew 3 years before the Mi-4 Hound (1949 vs 1952).

American multi-purpose piston-engined utility helicopter, developed in the mid-20th century, extensively used for transport, rescue, and medical evacuation by various global military and civil operators.
Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 10 November 1949
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 1728 units
Average unit price --
Soviet transport helicopter, developed in the early 1950s, used extensively for military and civil roles across numerous global operators.
Mil Mi-4 Hound Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 1 January 1952
Year introduced 1953
Number produced 3500 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 204.9 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 16.0 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 12.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 163 km/h β—‰
Operational range 720 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,200 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,402 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,175 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 450 kW β—‰
Wing area 346.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 21.0 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 16.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 185 km/h β—‰
Operational range 500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,550 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,100 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,250 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-19 Chickasaw or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 163 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-19 Chickasaw or Mi-4 Hound?
The H-19 Chickasaw has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-19 Chickasaw or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-19 Chickasaw or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,550 kg compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 3,402 kg.
Which is larger, the H-19 Chickasaw or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the H-19 Chickasaw's 12.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-19 Chickasaw or Mi-4 Hound?
The H-19 Chickasaw entered service first in 1950, 3 years before the Mi-4 Hound which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-19 Chickasaw or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound has been produced in greater numbers with 3,500 units compared to 1,728 units of the H-19 Chickasaw.