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Mi-26 Halo vs Mi-38

Mi-26 Halo vs Mi-38 at a glance — top speed 295 vs 300 km/h, range 500 vs 880 km, max takeoff weight 56,000 vs 15,600 kg, built 316 vs 13 units.

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Specifications
Mi-26 Halo Mi-38
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 14 December 1977 22 December 2003
Year introduced 1983 2019
Number produced 316 units 13 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 804.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 32.0 m 21.1 m
Height 8.1 m 5.1 m
Length 40.0 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 295 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 500 km 880 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 5,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 56,000 kg 15,600 kg
Empty weight 28,200 kg 8,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,500 kW 2 x 2,059 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-26 Halo or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 295 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-26 Halo or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-26 Halo or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher service ceiling at 5,100 meters (16,732 ft) compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-26 Halo or Mi-38?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the Mi-38's 15,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-26 Halo or Mi-38?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the Mi-38's 19.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-26 Halo or Mi-38?
The Mi-26 Halo entered service first in 1983, 36 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-26 Halo or Mi-38?
The Mi-26 Halo has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.