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Mi-26 Halo vs V-12 Homer

Mil Mi-26 Halo military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-26 Halo
Mil V-12 Homer military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 V-12 Homer
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Specifications
Mi-26 Halo V-12 Homer
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 14 December 1977 10 July 1968
Year introduced 1983 --
Number produced 316 units 2 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area 804.3 m² 962.0 m²
Wingspan 32.0 m 35.0 m
Height 8.1 m 12.5 m
Length 40.0 m 37.0 m
Maximum speed 295 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 500 km 500 km
Service ceiling 4,600 m 3,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 56,000 kg 105,000 kg
Empty weight 28,200 kg 69,100 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,500 kW 4 x 4,800 kW
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Overview

The Mi-26 Halo and the V-12 Homer are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 295 km/h for the Mi-26 Halo vs 260 km/h for the V-12 Homer. The Mi-26 Halo has an operational range of 500 km vs 500 km for the V-12 Homer. The Mi-26 Halo operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 3,500 m for the V-12 Homer.

The Mi-26 Halo has been produced in 316 units vs 2 for the V-12 Homer. The V-12 Homer first flew 9 years before the Mi-26 Halo (1968 vs 1977).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-26 Halo or V-12 Homer?
The Mi-26 Halo is faster with a maximum speed of 295 km/h compared to the V-12 Homer's 260 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-26 Halo or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer has a longer range at 500 km compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-26 Halo or V-12 Homer?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the V-12 Homer's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-26 Halo or V-12 Homer?
The V-12 Homer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 105,000 kg compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 56,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-26 Halo or V-12 Homer?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the V-12 Homer's 37.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-26 Halo or V-12 Homer?
The Mi-26 Halo has been produced in greater numbers with 316 units compared to 2 units of the V-12 Homer.