Mi-34 Hermit vs SW-4 Puszczyk
| Russian light utility helicopter, operational in training and civilian applications since the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 17 November 1986 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 27 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Polish utility helicopter, deployed in the early 21st century, primarily used for training and light transport applications. | |
| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 29 October 1996 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 40 units |
| Average unit price | $0.7 million |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 210 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,450 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 239 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 260 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 790 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,050 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-34 Hermit or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 210 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-34 Hermit or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a longer range at 790 km compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-34 Hermit or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher service ceiling at 5,200 meters (17,060 ft) compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-34 Hermit or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,800 kg compared to the Mi-34 Hermit's 1,450 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-34 Hermit or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Mi-34 Hermit is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-34 Hermit or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The Mi-34 Hermit entered service first in 1993, 9 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-34 Hermit or SW-4 Puszczyk?
The SW-4 Puszczyk has been produced in greater numbers with 40 units compared to 27 units of the Mi-34 Hermit.