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Mi-6 Hook vs V-12 Homer

Mil Mi-6 Hook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-6 Hook
Mil V-12 Homer military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 V-12 Homer
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Specifications
Mi-6 Hook V-12 Homer
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 5 June 1957 10 July 1968
Year introduced 1959 --
Number produced 500 units 2 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 962.1 m² 962.0 m²
Wingspan 35.0 m 35.0 m
Height 9.2 m 12.5 m
Length 33.2 m 37.0 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 970 km 500 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 3,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 44,000 kg 105,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 69,100 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,100 kW 4 x 4,800 kW
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Overview

The Mi-6 Hook and the V-12 Homer are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Mi-6 Hook vs 260 km/h for the V-12 Homer. The Mi-6 Hook has an operational range of 970 km vs 500 km for the V-12 Homer. The Mi-6 Hook operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 3,500 m for the V-12 Homer. At 105,000 kg MTOW, the V-12 Homer is 2.4x the Mi-6 Hook's 44,000 kg.

The Mi-6 Hook has been produced in 500 units vs 2 for the V-12 Homer. The Mi-6 Hook first flew 11 years before the V-12 Homer (1957 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-6 Hook or V-12 Homer?
The Mi-6 Hook is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the V-12 Homer's 260 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-6 Hook or V-12 Homer?
The Mi-6 Hook has a longer range at 970 km compared to the V-12 Homer's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-6 Hook or V-12 Homer?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the V-12 Homer's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-6 Hook or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 105,000 kg compared to the Mi-6 Hook's 44,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-6 Hook or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer is longer at 37.0 meters compared to the Mi-6 Hook's 33.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-6 Hook or V-12 Homer?
The Mi-6 Hook has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 2 units of the V-12 Homer.