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 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 20 September 1948
Year introduced 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 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 13 January 1942
Year introduced 1944
Number produced 131 units
Average unit price $0.0 million
Wingspan 14.4 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 12.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 185 km/h â—‰
Operational range 430 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,330 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,700 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 423 kW â—‰
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R-4

Wingspan 11.6 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 10.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 121 km/h â—‰
Operational range 370 km â—‰
Service ceiling 2,400 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,150 kg â—‰
Empty weight 950 kg â—‰
Total thrust 0 â—‰

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