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Mi-4 Hound vs Bristol Sycamore

Mi-4 Hound vs Bristol Sycamore at a glance — top speed 185 vs 212 km/h, range 500 vs 531 km, max takeoff weight 7,550 vs 2,540 kg, built 3,500 vs 180 units.

Mil Mi-4 Hound military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-4 Hound
Bristol Sycamore military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Sycamore
Specifications
Mi-4 Hound Bristol Sycamore
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Bristol
First flight 1 January 1952 27 July 1947
Year introduced 1953 1953
Number produced 3500 units 180 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 346.4 m² 172.0 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 14.8 m
Height 4.4 m 4.2 m
Length 16.8 m 18.6 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 212 km/h
Operational range 500 km 531 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 7,550 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 5,100 kg 1,728 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,250 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-4 Hound or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore is faster with a maximum speed of 212 km/h compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 185 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-4 Hound or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore has a longer range at 531 km compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-4 Hound or Bristol Sycamore?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-4 Hound or Bristol Sycamore?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,550 kg compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-4 Hound or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore is longer at 18.6 meters compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-4 Hound or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore entered service first in 1953, 0 years before the Mi-4 Hound which entered service in 1953.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-4 Hound or Bristol Sycamore?
The Mi-4 Hound has been produced in greater numbers with 3,500 units compared to 180 units of the Bristol Sycamore.