Mi-24 Hind vs Mi-26 Halo
The Mi-24 Hind and the Mi-26 Halo are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively. Top speed is 330 km/h for the Mi-24 Hind vs 295 km/h for the Mi-26 Halo. The Mi-24 Hind has an operational range of 450 km vs 500 km for the Mi-26 Halo. The Mi-24 Hind operates at altitudes up to 5,120 m compared to 4,600 m for the Mi-26 Halo. At 56,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-26 Halo is 4.9x the Mi-24 Hind's 11,500 kg. The Mi-24 Hind has been produced in 2,648 units vs 316 for the Mi-26 Halo. Unit cost is $12M for the Mi-24 Hind vs $25M for the Mi-26 Halo. The Mi-24 Hind first flew 8 years before the Mi-26 Halo (1969 vs 1977).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 19 September 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2648 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 14 December 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 316 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wingspan | 6.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 330 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,120 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,792 kg â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 32.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 40.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 295 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 56,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 295 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a longer range at 500 km compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher service ceiling at 5,120 meters (16,797 ft) compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Mi-24 Hind at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-24 Hind entered service first in 1972, 11 years before the Mi-26 Halo which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-24 Hind has been produced in greater numbers with 2,648 units compared to 316 units of the Mi-26 Halo.