429 GlobalRanger vs Mi-8 Hip
Overview
The 429 GlobalRanger and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.
Top speed is 287 km/h for the 429 GlobalRanger vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The 429 GlobalRanger has an operational range of 720 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The 429 GlobalRanger operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 3.8x the 429 GlobalRanger's 3,175 kg.
The 429 GlobalRanger has been produced in 325 units vs 17,000 for the Mi-8 Hip. Unit cost is $7.3M for the 429 GlobalRanger vs $4M for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 46 years before the 429 GlobalRanger (1961 vs 2007).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 27 February 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2009 |
| Number produced | 325 units |
| Average unit price | $7.3 million |
| Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 24 June 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 17000 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wingspan | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 720 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,096 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,175 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,925 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 233 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 25.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 495 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,160 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 560 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 429 GlobalRanger or Mi-8 Hip?
The 429 GlobalRanger 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 429 GlobalRanger or Mi-8 Hip?
The 429 GlobalRanger has a longer range at 720 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the 429 GlobalRanger or Mi-8 Hip?
The 429 GlobalRanger 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 429 GlobalRanger or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the 429 GlobalRanger or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the 429 GlobalRanger's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 429 GlobalRanger or Mi-8 Hip?
The 429 GlobalRanger is more expensive at approximately $7.3 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the 429 GlobalRanger or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 42 years before the 429 GlobalRanger which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 429 GlobalRanger or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 325 units of the 429 GlobalRanger.