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Mi-6 Hook vs Yak-24 Horse

Mil Mi-6 Hook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-6 Hook
Yakovlev Yak-24 Horse military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-24 Horse
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Specifications
Mi-6 Hook Yak-24 Horse
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Yakovlev
First flight 5 June 1957 3 July 1952
Year introduced 1959 1955
Number produced 500 units 35 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 962.1 m² 693.0 m²
Wingspan 35.0 m 20.0 m
Height 9.2 m 6.5 m
Length 33.2 m 22.4 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 175 km/h
Operational range 970 km 380 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 44,000 kg 15,830 kg
Empty weight -- kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,100 kW 2 x 1,300 kW
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Overview

The Mi-6 Hook and the Yak-24 Horse are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Mi-6 Hook vs 175 km/h for the Yak-24 Horse. The Mi-6 Hook has an operational range of 970 km vs 380 km for the Yak-24 Horse. The Mi-6 Hook operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-24 Horse. At 44,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-6 Hook is 2.8x the Yak-24 Horse's 15,830 kg.

The Mi-6 Hook has been produced in 500 units vs 35 for the Yak-24 Horse. The Yak-24 Horse first flew 5 years before the Mi-6 Hook (1952 vs 1957).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-6 Hook or Yak-24 Horse?
The Mi-6 Hook is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 175 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-6 Hook or Yak-24 Horse?
The Mi-6 Hook has a longer range at 970 km compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 380 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-6 Hook or Yak-24 Horse?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-6 Hook or Yak-24 Horse?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 44,000 kg compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 15,830 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-6 Hook or Yak-24 Horse?
The Mi-6 Hook is longer at 33.2 meters compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 22.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-6 Hook or Yak-24 Horse?
The Yak-24 Horse entered service first in 1955, 4 years before the Mi-6 Hook which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-6 Hook or Yak-24 Horse?
The Mi-6 Hook has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 35 units of the Yak-24 Horse.