Bell 214 vs Mi-8 Hip

Overview

The Bell 214 and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 259 km/h for the Bell 214 vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The Bell 214 has an operational range of 411 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The Bell 214 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip.

The Bell 214 has been produced in 405 units vs 17,000 for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 9 years before the Bell 214 (1961 vs 1970).

American medium-lift helicopter, developed in the early 1970s, utilized for military transport and search and rescue operations.
Bell Bell 214 military helicopters side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 1 January 1970
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 405 units
Average unit price --
Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally.
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 182.4 mΒ²
Wingspan 15.0 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 14.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 259 km/h β—‰
Operational range 411 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,442 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,180 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 21.3 m β—‰
Height 5.7 m β—‰
Length 25.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 250 km/h β—‰
Operational range 495 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,160 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 560 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 214 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Bell 214 is faster with a maximum speed of 259 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 214 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the Bell 214's 411 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 214 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Bell 214 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 214 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Bell 214's 6,804 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 214 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Bell 214's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 214 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Bell 214 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 214 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 405 units of the Bell 214.