MD-500 vs Mi-38
The MD-500 and the Mi-38 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Hughes and Kazan respectively. Top speed is 282 km/h for the MD-500 vs 300 km/h for the Mi-38. The MD-500 has an operational range of 430 km vs 880 km for the Mi-38. The Mi-38 operates at altitudes up to 5,100 m compared to 4,877 m for the MD-500. At 15,600 kg MTOW, the Mi-38 is 11:1 the MD-500's 1,361 kg. The MD-500 has been produced in 4,700 units vs 13 for the Mi-38. The MD-500 first flew 21 years before the Mi-38 (1982 vs 2003).
| American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 28 January 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 4700 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Russian multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for passenger and cargo transport tasks. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kazan |
| First flight | 22 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 13 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 672 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 313 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 21.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 880 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,059 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the MD-500 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the MD-500's 282 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MD-500 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a longer range at 880 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MD-500 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher service ceiling at 5,100 meters (16,732 ft) compared to the MD-500's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the MD-500 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the MD-500 or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the MD-500 or Mi-38?
The MD-500 entered service first in 1967, 52 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MD-500 or Mi-38?
The MD-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,700 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.