AS332 Super Puma vs Mi-8 Hip
Overview
The AS332 Super Puma and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Mil respectively.
Top speed is 327 km/h for the AS332 Super Puma vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The AS332 Super Puma has an operational range of 851 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The AS332 Super Puma operates at altitudes up to 5,180 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip.
The AS332 Super Puma has been produced in 890 units vs 17,000 for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 17 years before the AS332 Super Puma (1961 vs 1978).
| French medium-sized utility helicopter, developed in the late 1970s, extensively used for military transport, offshore support, and search-and-rescue operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 13 September 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 890 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 24 June 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 17000 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wing area | 206.1 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 327 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 851 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,180 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,150 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,660 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 688 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 21.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 25.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 495 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,160 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 560 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AS332 Super Puma or Mi-8 Hip?
The AS332 Super Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 327 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS332 Super Puma or Mi-8 Hip?
The AS332 Super Puma has a longer range at 851 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS332 Super Puma or Mi-8 Hip?
The AS332 Super Puma has a higher service ceiling at 5,180 meters (16,994 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS332 Super Puma or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the AS332 Super Puma's 9,150 kg.
Which is larger, the AS332 Super Puma or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the AS332 Super Puma's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS332 Super Puma or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 14 years before the AS332 Super Puma which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AS332 Super Puma or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 890 units of the AS332 Super Puma.