Mi-1 Hare vs R-4

Overview

The Mi-1 Hare and the R-4 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Sikorsky respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Mi-1 Hare vs 121 km/h for the R-4. The Mi-1 Hare has an operational range of 430 km vs 210 km for the R-4. The Mi-1 Hare operates at altitudes up to 3,500 m compared to 2,400 m for the R-4. At 2,330 kg MTOW, the Mi-1 Hare is 2.0x the R-4's 1,150 kg.

The Mi-1 Hare has been produced in 2,594 units vs 131 for the R-4. Unit cost is $0.1M for the Mi-1 Hare vs $0.01M for the R-4. The R-4 first flew 6 years before the Mi-1 Hare (1942 vs 1948).

Soviet light utility helicopter, extensively used for civilian and military operations during the mid-20th century.
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 20 September 1948
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 2594 units
Average unit price $100K

R-4

American helicopter from the 1940s, first to be produced in quantity, used primarily in World War II for rescue operations.
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 13 January 1942
Year introduced 1944
Number produced 131 units
Average unit price $10K
Wingspan 14.4 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 12.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 185 km/h β—‰
Operational range 430 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,330 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,700 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 423 kW β—‰

R-4

Wingspan 11.6 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 10.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 121 km/h β—‰
Operational range 210 km β—‰
Service ceiling 2,400 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,150 kg β—‰
Empty weight 950 kg β—‰
Total thrust 0 β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-1 Hare or R-4?
The Mi-1 Hare is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the R-4's 121 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-1 Hare or R-4?
The Mi-1 Hare has a longer range at 430 km compared to the R-4's 210 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-1 Hare or R-4?
The Mi-1 Hare has a higher service ceiling at 3,500 meters (11,482 ft) compared to the R-4's 2,400 meters (7,874 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-1 Hare or R-4?
The Mi-1 Hare has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,330 kg compared to the R-4's 1,150 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-1 Hare or R-4?
The Mi-1 Hare is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the R-4's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-1 Hare or R-4?
The Mi-1 Hare is more expensive at approximately $0.1 million per unit compared to the R-4 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-1 Hare or R-4?
The R-4 entered service first in 1944, 6 years before the Mi-1 Hare which entered service in 1950.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-1 Hare or R-4?
The Mi-1 Hare has been produced in greater numbers with 2,594 units compared to 131 units of the R-4.