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Mi-28 Havoc vs EC665 Tiger

Mil Mi-28 Havoc military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-28 Havoc
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 EC665 Tiger
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Specifications
Mi-28 Havoc EC665 Tiger
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Eurocopter
First flight 10 November 1982 27 April 1991
Year introduced 2006 2002
Number produced 126 units 180 units
Average unit price $15 million $36 million
Wingspan 17.2 m 4.5 m
Height 4.7 m 3.8 m
Length 17.0 m 15.8 m
Maximum speed 324 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 435 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 6,100 kg
Empty weight 8,590 kg 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 821 kW 2 x 479 kW
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Overview

The Mi-28 Havoc and the EC665 Tiger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Eurocopter respectively.

Top speed is 324 km/h for the Mi-28 Havoc vs 315 km/h for the EC665 Tiger. The Mi-28 Havoc has an operational range of 435 km vs 800 km for the EC665 Tiger. The Mi-28 Havoc operates at altitudes up to 5,700 m compared to 2,000 m for the EC665 Tiger.

The Mi-28 Havoc has been produced in 126 units vs 180 for the EC665 Tiger. Unit cost is $15M for the Mi-28 Havoc vs $36M for the EC665 Tiger. The Mi-28 Havoc first flew 9 years before the EC665 Tiger (1982 vs 1991).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-28 Havoc or EC665 Tiger?
The Mi-28 Havoc is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the EC665 Tiger's 315 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-28 Havoc or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 435 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-28 Havoc or EC665 Tiger?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher service ceiling at 5,700 meters (18,700 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-28 Havoc or EC665 Tiger?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the EC665 Tiger's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-28 Havoc or EC665 Tiger?
The Mi-28 Havoc is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the EC665 Tiger's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-28 Havoc or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the Mi-28 Havoc at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-28 Havoc or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger entered service first in 2002, 4 years before the Mi-28 Havoc which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-28 Havoc or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has been produced in greater numbers with 180 units compared to 126 units of the Mi-28 Havoc.