Mi-28 Havoc vs Prachand

The Mi-28 Havoc and the Prachand are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and HAL respectively. Top speed is 324 km/h for the Mi-28 Havoc vs 280 km/h for the Prachand. The Mi-28 Havoc has an operational range of 435 km vs 700 km for the Prachand. The Prachand operates at altitudes up to 6,500 m compared to 5,700 m for the Mi-28 Havoc. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-28 Havoc is 2.1x the Prachand's 5,800 kg. The Mi-28 Havoc has been produced in 126 units vs 19 for the Prachand. Unit cost is $15M for the Mi-28 Havoc vs $32.6M for the Prachand. The Mi-28 Havoc first flew 28 years before the Prachand (1982 vs 2010).

Russian attack helicopter, noted for operations in Chechnya, Syria, and Iraq, purposed for anti-armor, anti-aircraft, and combat roles.
Mil Mi-28 Havoc Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 10 November 1982
Year introduced 2006
Number produced 126 units
Average unit price $15 million
Indian unmanned aerial vehicle, commissioned in 2021, used for strategic reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition tasks.
HAL Prachand Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇳 India
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer HAL
First flight 29 March 2010
Year introduced 2021
Number produced 19 units
Average unit price $32.6 million
Wingspan 17.2 m
Height 4.7 m
Length 17.0 m
Maximum speed 324 km/h
Operational range 435 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg
Empty weight 8,590 kg
Total thrust 2 x 821 kW
Wingspan 13.2 m
Height 4.4 m
Length 15.8 m
Maximum speed 280 km/h
Operational range 700 km
Service ceiling 6,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg
Empty weight 2,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 534 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-28 Havoc or Prachand?
The Mi-28 Havoc is faster with a maximum speed of 324 km/h compared to the Prachand's 280 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-28 Havoc or Prachand?
The Prachand has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 435 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-28 Havoc or Prachand?
The Prachand has a higher service ceiling at 6,500 meters (21,325 ft) compared to the Mi-28 Havoc's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-28 Havoc or Prachand?
The Mi-28 Havoc has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Prachand's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-28 Havoc or Prachand?
The Mi-28 Havoc is longer at 17.0 meters compared to the Prachand's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-28 Havoc or Prachand?
The Prachand is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the Mi-28 Havoc at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-28 Havoc or Prachand?
The Mi-28 Havoc entered service first in 2006, 15 years before the Prachand which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-28 Havoc or Prachand?
The Mi-28 Havoc has been produced in greater numbers with 126 units compared to 19 units of the Prachand.