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AH-1W Super Cobra vs Mi-8 Hip

AH-1W Super Cobra vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 350 vs 250 km/h, range 587 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 6,690 vs 12,000 kg, built 222 vs 17,000 units.

Bell AH-1W Super Cobra military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1W Super CobraFull specs
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 HipFull specs
Specifications
AH-1W Super Cobra Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight -- 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1986 1967
Number produced 222 units 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 140.7 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.9 m 21.3 m
Height 4.2 m 5.7 m
Length 17.7 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 350 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 587 km 495 km
Service ceiling 3,700 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,690 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 4,627 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,260 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1W Super Cobra or Mi-8 Hip?
The AH-1W Super Cobra is faster with a maximum speed of 350 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1W Super Cobra or Mi-8 Hip?
The AH-1W Super Cobra has a longer range at 587 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1W Super Cobra or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the AH-1W Super Cobra's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1W Super Cobra or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the AH-1W Super Cobra's 6,690 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1W Super Cobra or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the AH-1W Super Cobra's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1W Super Cobra or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 19 years before the AH-1W Super Cobra which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1W Super Cobra or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 222 units of the AH-1W Super Cobra.