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Ka-25 Hormone vs Mi-4 Hound

Ka-25 Hormone vs Mi-4 Hound at a glance — top speed 220 vs 185 km/h, range 400 vs 500 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 7,550 kg, built 460 vs 3,500 units.

Kamov Ka-25 Hormone military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
Ka-25 Hormone Mi-4 Hound
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 26 April 1961 1 January 1952
Year introduced 1968 1953
Number produced 460 units 3500 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wing area -- m² 346.4 m²
Wingspan 15.7 m 21.0 m
Height 5.4 m 4.4 m
Length 9.8 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 400 km 500 km
Service ceiling 3,350 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 7,550 kg
Empty weight 4,765 kg 5,100 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 1 x 1,250 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-4 Hound?
The Ka-25 Hormone is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 185 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound has a longer range at 500 km compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 3,350 meters (10,990 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,550 kg compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound entered service first in 1953, 15 years before the Ka-25 Hormone which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound has been produced in greater numbers with 3,500 units compared to 460 units of the Ka-25 Hormone.