Mi-28 Havoc vs R-4
The Mi-28 Havoc and the R-4 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Sikorsky respectively. The Mi-28 Havoc reaches 324 km/h — 2.7x the R-4's 121 km/h. The Mi-28 Havoc has an operational range of 435 km vs 210 km for the R-4. The Mi-28 Havoc operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 2,400 m for the R-4. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-28 Havoc is 10:1 the R-4's 1,150 kg. The Mi-28 Havoc has been produced in 126 units vs 131 for the R-4. Unit cost is $15M for the Mi-28 Havoc vs $0.01M for the R-4. The R-4 first flew 40 years before the Mi-28 Havoc (1942 vs 1982).
| Russian attack helicopter, noted for operations in Chechnya, Syria, and Iraq, purposed for anti-armor, anti-aircraft, and combat roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 10 November 1982 |
| Year introduced | 2006 |
| Number produced | 126 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | 17.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 324 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 435 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,590 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 821 kW ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-28 Havoc or R-4?
The Mi-28 Havoc is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the R-4's 121 km/h, a difference of 203 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-28 Havoc or R-4?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a longer range at 435 km compared to the R-4's 210 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-28 Havoc or R-4?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the R-4's 2,400 meters (7,874 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-28 Havoc or R-4?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the R-4's 1,150 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-28 Havoc or R-4?
The Mi-28 Havoc is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the R-4's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-28 Havoc or R-4?
The Mi-28 Havoc is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the R-4 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-28 Havoc or R-4?
The R-4 entered service first in 1944, 62 years before the Mi-28 Havoc which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-28 Havoc or R-4?
The R-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 131 units compared to 126 units of the Mi-28 Havoc.