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AW109 vs Mi-8 Hip

AW109 vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 311 vs 250 km/h, range 932 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 3,000 vs 12,000 kg, built 124 vs 17,000 units.

AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW109
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
AW109 Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Mil
First flight 4 August 1971 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1976 1967
Number produced 124 units 17000 units
Average unit price $8 million $4 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 21.3 m
Height 3.5 m 5.7 m
Length 13.0 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 932 km 495 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or Mi-8 Hip?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or Mi-8 Hip?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or Mi-8 Hip?
The AW109 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the AW109's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW109 or Mi-8 Hip?
The AW109 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 AW109 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 9 years before the AW109 which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.