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MBB Bo 105 vs Mi-8 Hip

MBB Bo 105 vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 270 vs 250 km/h, range 657 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 2,700 vs 12,000 kg, built 1,500 vs 17,000 units.

MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
MBB Bo 105 Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB Mil
First flight 16 February 1967 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1970 1967
Number produced 1500 units 17000 units
Average unit price $550K $4 million
Wingspan 9.8 m 21.3 m
Height 3.0 m 5.7 m
Length 11.9 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 657 km 495 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or Mi-8 Hip?
The MBB Bo 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or Mi-8 Hip?
The MBB Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or Mi-8 Hip?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher service ceiling at 5,182 meters (17,001 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the MBB Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the MBB Bo 105's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MBB Bo 105 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the MBB Bo 105 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the MBB Bo 105 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 1,500 units of the MBB Bo 105.