Mi-1 Hare vs R-4
Soviet light utility helicopter, extensively used for civilian and military operations during the mid-20th century. | |
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Origin country | π¨π³ Ex-USSR |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Mil |
First flight | 20 September 1948 |
Year of introduction | 1950 |
Number produced | 2594 units |
Average unit price | $0.1 million |
American helicopter from the 1940s, first to be produced in quantity, used primarily in World War II for rescue operations. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Military Helicopter |
Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
First flight | 13 January 1942 |
Year of introduction | 1944 |
Number produced | 131 units |
Average unit price | $0.0 million |
Wingspan | 11.6 m β |
Height | 3.8 m β |
Length | 10.8 m β |
Maximum speed | 121 km/h β |
Operational range | 370 km β |
Service ceiling | 2,400 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 1,150 kg β |
Empty weight | 950 kg β |
Total thrust | None x None None β |