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Mi-10 vs Mi-26 Halo

Mi-10 vs Mi-26 Halo at a glance — top speed 335 vs 295 km/h, range 430 vs 500 km, max takeoff weight 43,700 vs 56,000 kg, built 55 vs 316 units.

Mil Mi-10 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-10
Mil Mi-26 Halo military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-26 Halo
Specifications
Mi-10 Mi-26 Halo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 15 June 1960 14 December 1977
Year introduced 1963 1983
Number produced 55 units 316 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 962.0 m² 804.3 m²
Wingspan 35.0 m 32.0 m
Height -- m 8.1 m
Length 32.9 m 40.0 m
Maximum speed 335 km/h 295 km/h
Operational range 430 km 500 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg 56,000 kg
Empty weight 27,100 kg 28,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,100 kW 2 x 8,500 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-10 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 335 km/h compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 295 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-10 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a longer range at 500 km compared to the Mi-10's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-10 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Mi-10's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-10 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the Mi-10's 43,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-10 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the Mi-10's 32.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-10 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-10 entered service first in 1963, 20 years before the Mi-26 Halo which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-10 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 55 units of the Mi-10.