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

Mi-24 Hind vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 330 vs 222 km/h, range 450 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 11,500 vs 4,309 kg, built 2,648 vs 16,000 units.

Mil Mi-24 Hind military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-24 Hind
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Specifications
Mi-24 Hind UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Bell
First flight 19 September 1969 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1972 1959
Number produced 2648 units 16000 units
Average unit price $12 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 6.5 m 14.6 m
Height 5.5 m 4.5 m
Length 21.4 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 330 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 450 km 510 km
Service ceiling 5,120 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 7,792 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,641 kW 1 x 820 kW
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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.