AW101 vs Mi-26 Halo

British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s.
Picture of AW101
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland
First flight 19 October 1964
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 137 units
Average unit price $70 million
Soviet heavy transport helicopter, frequently utilized for cargo and troop transport, infamous for Chernobyl disaster relief mission.
Picture of Mi-26 Halo
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
Height 6.6 m â—‰
Length 20.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 309 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,389 km â—‰
Service ceiling 2,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,900 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,850 kg â—‰
Total thrust 3 x 1,044 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of AgustaWestland AW101
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—‰
Total thrust 0 â—‰
Profile drawing of Mil Mi-26 Halo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW101 or Mi-26 Halo?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 295 km/h, a difference of 14 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or Mi-26 Halo?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the AW101's 12,900 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the AW101's 20.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW101 or Mi-26 Halo?
The AW101 is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the Mi-26 Halo at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo entered service first in 1983, 16 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.