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Mi-6 Hook vs SA321 Super Frelon

Mi-6 Hook vs SA321 Super Frelon at a glance — top speed 300 vs 275 km/h, range 970 vs 1,020 km, max takeoff weight 44,000 vs 13,000 kg, built 500 vs 110 units.

Mil Mi-6 Hook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-6 HookFull specs
Aérospatiale SA321 Super Frelon military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA321 Super FrelonFull specs
Specifications
Mi-6 Hook SA321 Super Frelon
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Aérospatiale
First flight 5 June 1957 7 December 1962
Year introduced 1959 1966
Number produced 500 units 110 units
Average unit price -- $3.5 million
Wing area 962.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 35.0 m 18.9 m
Height 9.2 m 6.7 m
Length 33.2 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 275 km/h
Operational range 970 km 1,020 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 3,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 44,000 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6,865 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,100 kW 3 x 1,155 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-6 Hook or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-6 Hook is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 275 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-6 Hook or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the Mi-6 Hook's 970 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-6 Hook or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 3,100 meters (10,170 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-6 Hook or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 44,000 kg compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-6 Hook or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-6 Hook is longer at 33.2 meters compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 23.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-6 Hook or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-6 Hook entered service first in 1959, 7 years before the SA321 Super Frelon which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-6 Hook or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-6 Hook has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 110 units of the SA321 Super Frelon.