Mi-4 Hound vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Overview

The Mi-4 Hound and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Mi-4 Hound vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Mi-4 Hound has an operational range of 500 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 5,500 m for the Mi-4 Hound.

The Mi-4 Hound has been produced in 3,500 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Mi-4 Hound first flew 4 years before the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" (1952 vs 1956).

Soviet transport helicopter, developed in the early 1950s, used extensively for military and civil roles across numerous global operators.
Mil Mi-4 Hound Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 1 January 1952
Year introduced 1953
Number produced 3500 units
Average unit price --
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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
Wing area 346.4 mΒ²
Wingspan 21.0 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 16.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 185 km/h β—‰
Operational range 500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,550 kg β—‰
Empty weight 5,100 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,250 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 14.6 m β—‰
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 12.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 222 km/h β—‰
Operational range 510 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,910 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,309 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,087 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 820 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-4 Hound or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 185 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-4 Hound or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-4 Hound 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-4 Hound's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-4 Hound or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,550 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-4 Hound or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-4 Hound is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-4 Hound or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-4 Hound entered service first in 1953, 6 years before the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-4 Hound or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 3,500 units of the Mi-4 Hound.