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Mi-38 vs UH-72 Lakota

Mil Mi-38 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-38
Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 UH-72 Lakota
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Specifications
Mi-38 UH-72 Lakota
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Airbus Helicopters
First flight 22 December 2003 1 January 2006
Year introduced 2019 2007
Number produced 13 units 463 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 21.1 m 11.0 m
Height 5.1 m 3.5 m
Length 19.7 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 268 km/h
Operational range 880 km 685 km
Service ceiling 5,100 m 4,018 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,600 kg 3,585 kg
Empty weight 8,300 kg 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,030 kW 2 x 275 kW
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Overview

The Mi-38 and the UH-72 Lakota are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Airbus Helicopters respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Mi-38 vs 268 km/h for the UH-72 Lakota. The Mi-38 has an operational range of 880 km vs 685 km for the UH-72 Lakota. The Mi-38 operates at altitudes up to 5,100 m compared to 4,018 m for the UH-72 Lakota. At 15,600 kg MTOW, the Mi-38 is 4.4x the UH-72 Lakota's 3,585 kg.

The Mi-38 has been produced in 13 units vs 463 for the UH-72 Lakota. The Mi-38 first flew 3 years before the UH-72 Lakota (2003 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-38 or UH-72 Lakota?
The Mi-38 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 268 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-38 or UH-72 Lakota?
The Mi-38 has a longer range at 880 km compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 685 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-38 or UH-72 Lakota?
The Mi-38 has a higher service ceiling at 5,100 meters (16,732 ft) compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 4,018 meters (13,182 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-38 or UH-72 Lakota?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-38 or UH-72 Lakota?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the UH-72 Lakota's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-38 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota entered service first in 2007, 12 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-38 or UH-72 Lakota?
The UH-72 Lakota has been produced in greater numbers with 463 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.