Mi-1 Hare vs R-4

Soviet light utility helicopter, extensively used for civilian and military operations during the mid-20th century.
Picture of Mi-1 Hare
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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

R-4

American helicopter from the 1940s, first to be produced in quantity, used primarily in World War II for rescue operations.
Picture of R-4
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 14.4 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 12.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 185 km/h β—‰
Operational range 430 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,330 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,700 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 423 kW β—‰
3-view profile of Mi-1 Hare

R-4

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—‰

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