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Mi-4 Hound vs TH-55 Osage

Mi-4 Hound vs TH-55 Osage at a glance — top speed 185 vs 140 km/h, range 500 vs 480 km, max takeoff weight 7,550 vs 703 kg, built 3,500 vs 2,800 units.

Mil Mi-4 Hound military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-4 Hound
Hughes TH-55 Osage military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 TH-55 Osage
Specifications
Mi-4 Hound TH-55 Osage
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Hughes
First flight 1 January 1952 2 October 1956
Year introduced 1953 1961
Number produced 3500 units 2800 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 346.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 7.7 m
Height 4.4 m 2.5 m
Length 16.8 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 140 km/h
Operational range 500 km 480 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,550 kg 703 kg
Empty weight 5,100 kg 435 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,250 kW 1 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-4 Hound or TH-55 Osage?
The Mi-4 Hound is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the TH-55 Osage's 140 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-4 Hound or TH-55 Osage?
The Mi-4 Hound has a longer range at 500 km compared to the TH-55 Osage's 480 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-4 Hound or TH-55 Osage?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the TH-55 Osage's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-4 Hound or TH-55 Osage?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,550 kg compared to the TH-55 Osage's 703 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-4 Hound or TH-55 Osage?
The Mi-4 Hound is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the TH-55 Osage's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-4 Hound or TH-55 Osage?
The Mi-4 Hound entered service first in 1953, 8 years before the TH-55 Osage which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-4 Hound or TH-55 Osage?
The Mi-4 Hound has been produced in greater numbers with 3,500 units compared to 2,800 units of the TH-55 Osage.