Mi-1 Hare vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
| Soviet light utility helicopter, extensively used for civilian and military operations during the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 20 September 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1950 |
| Number produced | 2594 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 million |
| American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 22 October 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 16000 units |
| Average unit price | $1.3 million |
| Wingspan | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,330 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 423 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 510 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,910 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,309 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,087 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 820 kW â—‰ |
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