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V-12 Homer vs Yak-24 Horse

Mil V-12 Homer military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 V-12 Homer
Yakovlev Yak-24 Horse military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-24 Horse
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Specifications
V-12 Homer Yak-24 Horse
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Yakovlev
First flight 10 July 1968 3 July 1952
Year introduced -- 1955
Number produced 2 units 35 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 962.0 m² 693.0 m²
Wingspan 35.0 m 20.0 m
Height 12.5 m 6.5 m
Length 37.0 m 22.4 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 175 km/h
Operational range 500 km 380 km
Service ceiling 3,500 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 105,000 kg 15,830 kg
Empty weight 69,100 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 4,800 kW 2 x 1,300 kW
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Overview

The V-12 Homer and the Yak-24 Horse are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the V-12 Homer vs 175 km/h for the Yak-24 Horse. The V-12 Homer has an operational range of 500 km vs 380 km for the Yak-24 Horse. The Yak-24 Horse operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 3,500 m for the V-12 Homer. At 105,000 kg MTOW, the V-12 Homer is 6.6x the Yak-24 Horse's 15,830 kg.

The V-12 Homer has been produced in 2 units vs 35 for the Yak-24 Horse. The Yak-24 Horse first flew 16 years before the V-12 Homer (1952 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the V-12 Homer or Yak-24 Horse?
The V-12 Homer is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 175 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the V-12 Homer or Yak-24 Horse?
The V-12 Homer has a longer range at 500 km compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 380 km.
Which can fly higher, the V-12 Homer or Yak-24 Horse?
The Yak-24 Horse has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the V-12 Homer's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the V-12 Homer or Yak-24 Horse?
The V-12 Homer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 105,000 kg compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 15,830 kg.
Which is larger, the V-12 Homer or Yak-24 Horse?
The V-12 Homer is longer at 37.0 meters compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 22.4 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the V-12 Homer or Yak-24 Horse?
The Yak-24 Horse has been produced in greater numbers with 35 units compared to 2 units of the V-12 Homer.