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Ansat vs Mi-8 Hip

Ansat vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 275 vs 250 km/h, range 505 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 3,600 vs 12,000 kg, built 50 vs 17,000 units.

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Specifications
Ansat Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kazan Helicopters Mil
First flight 17 August 1999 24 June 1961
Year introduced 2013 1967
Number produced 50 units 17000 units
Average unit price $8 million $4 million
Wing area 103.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.5 m 21.3 m
Height 3.4 m 5.7 m
Length 13.8 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 275 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 505 km 495 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,600 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 2,365 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 470 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ansat or Mi-8 Hip?
The Ansat is faster with a maximum speed of 275 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ansat or Mi-8 Hip?
The Ansat has a longer range at 505 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ansat or Mi-8 Hip?
The Ansat has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ansat or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Ansat's 3,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Ansat or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Ansat's 13.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ansat or Mi-8 Hip?
The Ansat is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Ansat or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 46 years before the Ansat which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ansat or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 50 units of the Ansat.