Mi-24 Hind vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

The Mi-24 Hind and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Bell respectively. Top speed is 330 km/h for the Mi-24 Hind vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Mi-24 Hind has an operational range of 450 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 5,120 m for the Mi-24 Hind. At 11,500 kg MTOW, the Mi-24 Hind is 2.7x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg. The Mi-24 Hind has been produced in 2,648 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $12M for the Mi-24 Hind vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 13 years before the Mi-24 Hind (1956 vs 1969).

Soviet attack helicopter, renowned for Cold War use, predominantly deployed for airborne assault, close combat, and anti-armour roles.
Mil Mi-24 Hind Helicopter profile drawing
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
American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter profile drawing
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 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—‰
Total thrust 0 â—‰
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-24 Hind or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 108 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-24 Hind or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-24 Hind 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-24 Hind's 5,120 meters (16,797 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-24 Hind or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-24 Hind or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-24 Hind is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-24 Hind or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-24 Hind is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-24 Hind or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 13 years before the Mi-24 Hind which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-24 Hind or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 2,648 units of the Mi-24 Hind.