Mi-4 Hound vs UH-60 Black Hawk
Overview
The Mi-4 Hound and the UH-60 Black Hawk are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Sikorsky respectively.
Top speed is 185 km/h for the Mi-4 Hound vs 294 km/h for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Mi-4 Hound has an operational range of 500 km vs 590 km for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The UH-60 Black Hawk operates at altitudes up to 5,791 m compared to 5,500 m for the Mi-4 Hound.
The Mi-4 Hound has been produced in 3,500 units vs 5,000 for the UH-60 Black Hawk. The Mi-4 Hound first flew 22 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk (1952 vs 1974).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 1 January 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 3500 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 5000 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| Wing area | 346.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,550 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,100 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,250 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 16.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 590 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 604 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-4 Hound or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 185 km/h, a difference of 109 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-4 Hound or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-4 Hound or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-4 Hound or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,659 kg compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 7,550 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-4 Hound or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is longer at 19.5 meters compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-4 Hound or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-4 Hound entered service first in 1953, 26 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-4 Hound or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 3,500 units of the Mi-4 Hound.