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Bell 214 vs Mi-8 Hip

Bell 214 vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 259 vs 250 km/h, range 411 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 6,804 vs 12,000 kg, built 405 vs 17,000 units.

Bell 214 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 214
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
Bell 214 Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 1 January 1970 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1972 1967
Number produced 405 units 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 182.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.0 m 21.3 m
Height 3.9 m 5.7 m
Length 14.6 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 259 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 411 km 495 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 3,442 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,180 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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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.