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Mi-1 Hare vs SA315 Alouette II

Mi-1 Hare vs SA315 Alouette II at a glance — top speed 185 vs 192 km/h, range 430 vs 565 km, max takeoff weight 2,330 vs 1,600 kg, built 2,594 vs 1,300 units.

Mil Mi-1 Hare military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-1 HareFull specs
SA315 Alouette II military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA315 Alouette IIFull specs
Specifications
Mi-1 Hare SA315 Alouette II
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sud Aviation
First flight 20 September 1948 12 March 1955
Year introduced 1950 1957
Number produced 2594 units 1300 units
Average unit price $100K --
Wingspan 14.4 m 10.2 m
Height 3.3 m 2.8 m
Length 12.1 m 9.7 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 192 km/h
Operational range 430 km 565 km
Service ceiling 3,500 m 2,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,330 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 1,700 kg 895 kg
Total thrust 1 x 423 kW 1 x 343 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-1 Hare or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II is faster with a maximum speed of 192 km/h compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 185 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-1 Hare or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II has a longer range at 565 km compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-1 Hare or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-1 Hare has a higher service ceiling at 3,500 meters (11,482 ft) compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 2,300 meters (7,545 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-1 Hare or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-1 Hare has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,330 kg compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-1 Hare or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-1 Hare is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-1 Hare or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-1 Hare entered service first in 1950, 7 years before the SA315 Alouette II which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-1 Hare or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-1 Hare has been produced in greater numbers with 2,594 units compared to 1,300 units of the SA315 Alouette II.