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Bell 412 vs Mi-8 Hip

Bell 412 vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 260 vs 250 km/h, range 980 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 5,398 vs 12,000 kg, built 1,300 vs 17,000 units.

Bell 412 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Bell 412
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
Bell 412 Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 1 August 1979 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1981 1967
Number produced 1300 units 17000 units
Average unit price $15 million $4 million
Wing area 154.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 21.3 m
Height 4.6 m 5.7 m
Length 17.1 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 980 km 495 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,398 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 3,079 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 1 x 930 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 412 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Bell 412 is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 412 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Bell 412 has a longer range at 980 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 412 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Bell 412 has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 412 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Bell 412's 5,398 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 412 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Bell 412's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bell 412 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Bell 412 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Bell 412 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 14 years before the Bell 412 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 412 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 1,300 units of the Bell 412.