Comparison of MD 500 MG Defender and Mil Mi-34 “Hermit” [S]ave
| Attribute |  Mil Mi-34 “Hermit” × |  MD 500 MG Defender × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | MIL Helicopters | MD Helicopters |
| Model | Mil Mi-34 “Hermit” | MD 500 MG Defender |
| Country | Russia | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1989 | 1976 |
| Type | Light Helicopters | Military Helicopters |
| Icao | - | H500 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1 × Vedeneev M-14V-26 9-cylinder - | 1x 1 × One Allison 250-C20B |
| Power, hp (hp) | 320 | 420 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 170 | 217 |
| Travel range (km) | 450 | 589 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 2.945 | 1.771 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4,499 | 4,206 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 9.16 | 8.64 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 1,350 | 1,361 |
| Max payload (kg) | 550 | 454 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 174 | 238 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 1 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 3 | 5 |
| Exterior length (m) | 11.42 | 9.38 |
| Tail height (m) | - | 2.71 |
| Wing span (m) | 10.01 | 8.05 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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