Mi-1 Hare vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Soviet light utility helicopter, extensively used for civilian and military operations during the mid-20th century.
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 20 September 1948
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 2594 units
Average unit price $100K
American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 12.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 185 km/h β—‰
Operational range 430 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,330 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,700 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 423 kW β—‰
Wingspan 14.6 m β—‰
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 12.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 222 km/h β—‰
Operational range 510 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,910 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,309 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,087 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 820 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-1 Hare or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 185 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-1 Hare or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-1 Hare or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-1 Hare or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,309 kg compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 2,330 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-1 Hare or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 12.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-1 Hare or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is more expensive at approximately $1.3 million per unit compared to the Mi-1 Hare at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-1 Hare or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-1 Hare entered service first in 1950, 9 years before the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-1 Hare or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 2,594 units of the Mi-1 Hare.