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Mi-4 Hound vs SH-3 Sea King

Mi-4 Hound vs SH-3 Sea King at a glance — top speed 185 vs 267 km/h, range 500 vs 1,005 km, max takeoff weight 7,550 vs 10,002 kg, built 3,500 vs 1,300 units.

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Specifications
Mi-4 Hound SH-3 Sea King
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1952 11 March 1959
Year introduced 1953 1961
Number produced 3500 units 1300 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 346.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 19.0 m
Height 4.4 m 5.1 m
Length 16.8 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 267 km/h
Operational range 500 km 1,005 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,550 kg 10,002 kg
Empty weight 5,100 kg 5,382 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,250 kW 2 x 1,044 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-4 Hound or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is faster with a maximum speed of 267 km/h compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 185 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-4 Hound or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-4 Hound or SH-3 Sea King?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-4 Hound or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,002 kg compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 7,550 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-4 Hound or SH-3 Sea King?
The Mi-4 Hound is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 16.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-4 Hound or SH-3 Sea King?
The Mi-4 Hound entered service first in 1953, 8 years before the SH-3 Sea King which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-4 Hound or SH-3 Sea King?
The Mi-4 Hound has been produced in greater numbers with 3,500 units compared to 1,300 units of the SH-3 Sea King.