Bell 47 vs Mi-8 Hip
Overview
The Bell 47 and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.
Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 9.0x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 17,000 for the Mi-8 Hip. The Bell 47 first flew 15 years before the Mi-8 Hip (1946 vs 1961).
| American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 1 January 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1946 |
| Number produced | 5600 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 |
| Wing area | 100.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 169 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 396 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,338 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 859 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 210 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 Bell 47 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 21 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 5,600 units of the Bell 47.