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.
Picture of SW-4 Puszczyk
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
Height 2.8 m
Length 11.4 m
Maximum speed 210 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,450 kg
Empty weight 950 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW
Height 3.1 m
Length 10.6 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h
Operational range 790 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,800 kg
Empty weight 1,050 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW
Profile drawing of PZL SW-4 Puszczyk

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of SW-4 Puszczyk by Łukasz Golowanow, Konflikty.pl.

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 0 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.