Mi-4 Hound vs Mi-6 Hook

Overview

The Mi-4 Hound and the Mi-6 Hook are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Mi-4 Hound vs 300 km/h for the Mi-6 Hook. The Mi-4 Hound has an operational range of 500 km vs 970 km for the Mi-6 Hook. The Mi-4 Hound operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-6 Hook. At 44,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-6 Hook is 5.8x the Mi-4 Hound's 7,550 kg.

The Mi-4 Hound has been produced in 3,500 units vs 500 for the Mi-6 Hook. The Mi-4 Hound first flew 5 years before the Mi-6 Hook (1952 vs 1957).

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 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 1 January 1952
Year introduced 1953
Number produced 3500 units
Average unit price --
Soviet heavy transport helicopter, developed in the mid-1950s for civil and military logistics, extensively used for heavy-lift operations and troop transport until the early 21st century.
Mil Mi-6 Hook Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 5 June 1957
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 500 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 346.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 21.0 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 16.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 185 km/h â—‰
Operational range 500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,550 kg â—‰
Empty weight 5,100 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,250 kW â—‰
Wing area 962.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 35.0 m â—‰
Height 9.2 m â—‰
Length 33.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 970 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 44,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,050 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-4 Hound or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 185 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-4 Hound or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a longer range at 970 km compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-4 Hound or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Mi-6 Hook's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-4 Hound or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 44,000 kg compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 7,550 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-4 Hound or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook is longer at 33.2 meters compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-4 Hound or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-4 Hound entered service first in 1953, 6 years before the Mi-6 Hook which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-4 Hound or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-4 Hound has been produced in greater numbers with 3,500 units compared to 500 units of the Mi-6 Hook.