Mi-28 Havoc vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

The Mi-28 Havoc and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Bell respectively. Top speed is 324 km/h for the Mi-28 Havoc vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Mi-28 Havoc has an operational range of 435 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" operates at altitudes up to 5,910 m compared to 5,700 m for the Mi-28 Havoc. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-28 Havoc is 2.8x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg. The Mi-28 Havoc has been produced in 126 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $15M for the Mi-28 Havoc vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 26 years before the Mi-28 Havoc (1956 vs 1982).

Russian attack helicopter, noted for operations in Chechnya, Syria, and Iraq, purposed for anti-armor, anti-aircraft, and combat roles.
Mil Mi-28 Havoc Helicopter profile drawing
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 utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 16000 units
Average unit price $1.3 million
Wingspan 17.2 m â—‰
Height 4.7 m â—‰
Length 17.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 324 km/h â—‰
Operational range 435 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,700 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,590 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,641 kW â—‰
Wingspan 14.6 m â—‰
Height 4.5 m â—‰
Length 12.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 222 km/h â—‰
Operational range 510 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,910 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,309 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,087 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 820 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-28 Havoc or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-28 Havoc is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-28 Havoc or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 435 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-28 Havoc or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-28 Havoc or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-28 Havoc or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-28 Havoc is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-28 Havoc or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-28 Havoc is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-28 Havoc or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 47 years before the Mi-28 Havoc which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-28 Havoc or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 126 units of the Mi-28 Havoc.