Mi-26 Halo vs R-4
The Mi-26 Halo and the R-4 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Sikorsky respectively. The Mi-26 Halo reaches 295 km/h — 2.4x the R-4's 121 km/h. The Mi-26 Halo has an operational range of 500 km vs 210 km for the R-4. The Mi-26 Halo operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 2,400 m for the R-4. At 56,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-26 Halo is 49:1 the R-4's 1,150 kg. The Mi-26 Halo has been produced in 316 units vs 131 for the R-4. Unit cost is $25M for the Mi-26 Halo vs $0.01M for the R-4. The R-4 first flew 35 years before the Mi-26 Halo (1942 vs 1977).
| Soviet heavy transport helicopter, frequently utilized for cargo and troop transport, infamous for Chernobyl disaster relief mission. | |
| 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 |
| American helicopter from the 1940s, first to be produced in quantity, used primarily in World War II for rescue operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 January 1942 |
| Year introduced | 1944 |
| Number produced | 131 units |
| Average unit price | $10K |
| Wingspan | 32.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 40.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 295 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 56,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 28,000 kg ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 121 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 210 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,150 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-26 Halo or R-4?
The Mi-26 Halo is faster with a maximum speed of 295 km/h compared to the R-4's 121 km/h, a difference of 174 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-26 Halo or R-4?
The Mi-26 Halo has a longer range at 500 km compared to the R-4's 210 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-26 Halo or R-4?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the R-4's 2,400 meters (7,874 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-26 Halo or R-4?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the R-4's 1,150 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-26 Halo or R-4?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the R-4's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-26 Halo or R-4?
The Mi-26 Halo is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the R-4 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-26 Halo or R-4?
The R-4 entered service first in 1944, 39 years before the Mi-26 Halo which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-26 Halo or R-4?
The Mi-26 Halo has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 131 units of the R-4.