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AW249 Fenice vs Mi-8 Hip

Leonardo AW249 Fenice military helicopters side profile drawing
🇮🇹 AW249 Fenice
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
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Specifications
AW249 Fenice Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Leonardo Mil
First flight 12 August 2022 24 June 1961
Year introduced -- 1967
Number produced N/A 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wingspan 14.6 m 21.3 m
Height 4.3 m 5.7 m
Length 17.6 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 796 km 495 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,300 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 934 kW 2 x 560 kW
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Overview

The AW249 Fenice and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Leonardo and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the AW249 Fenice vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The AW249 Fenice has an operational range of 796 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The AW249 Fenice operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip.

The Mi-8 Hip first flew 61 years before the AW249 Fenice (1961 vs 2022).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW249 Fenice or Mi-8 Hip?
The AW249 Fenice is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW249 Fenice or Mi-8 Hip?
The AW249 Fenice has a longer range at 796 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW249 Fenice or Mi-8 Hip?
The AW249 Fenice 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 AW249 Fenice or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the AW249 Fenice's 8,300 kg.
Which is larger, the AW249 Fenice or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the AW249 Fenice's 17.6 meters.