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Mi-24 Hind vs Atlas Oryx

Mi-24 Hind vs Atlas Oryx at a glance — top speed 330 vs 306 km/h, range 450 vs 303 km, max takeoff weight 11,500 vs 8,000 kg, built 2,648 vs 50 units.

Mil Mi-24 Hind military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-24 Hind
Atlas Oryx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Oryx
Specifications
Mi-24 Hind Atlas Oryx
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Atlas
First flight 19 September 1969 1 January 1986
Year introduced 1972 1987
Number produced 2648 units 50 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area -- m² 191.0 m²
Wingspan 6.5 m 15.6 m
Height 5.5 m 5.1 m
Length 21.4 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 330 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 450 km 303 km
Service ceiling 5,120 m 7,162 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 7,792 kg 3,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,641 kW 2 x 1,400 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-24 Hind or Atlas Oryx?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the Atlas Oryx's 306 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-24 Hind or Atlas Oryx?
The Mi-24 Hind has a longer range at 450 km compared to the Atlas Oryx's 303 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-24 Hind or Atlas Oryx?
The Atlas Oryx has a higher service ceiling at 7,162 meters (23,497 ft) compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 5,120 meters (16,797 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-24 Hind or Atlas Oryx?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the Atlas Oryx's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-24 Hind or Atlas Oryx?
The Mi-24 Hind is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the Atlas Oryx's 15.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-24 Hind or Atlas Oryx?
The Mi-24 Hind entered service first in 1972, 15 years before the Atlas Oryx which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-24 Hind or Atlas Oryx?
The Mi-24 Hind has been produced in greater numbers with 2,648 units compared to 50 units of the Atlas Oryx.