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AH-1 Cobra vs Mi-8 Hip

AH-1 Cobra vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 277 vs 250 km/h, range 570 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 8,391 vs 12,000 kg, built 1,116 vs 17,000 units.

Bell AH-1 Cobra military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1 Cobra
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
AH-1 Cobra Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 7 September 1965 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1967 1967
Number produced 1116 units 17000 units
Average unit price $13 million $4 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 21.3 m
Height 4.4 m 5.7 m
Length 17.8 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 277 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 570 km 495 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-8 Hip?
The AH-1 Cobra is faster with a maximum speed of 277 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-8 Hip?
The AH-1 Cobra has a longer range at 570 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-8 Hip?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 8,391 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 17.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-8 Hip?
The AH-1 Cobra is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 0 years before the AH-1 Cobra which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 1,116 units of the AH-1 Cobra.