CH-46 Sea Knight vs Mi-8 Hip
| American medium-lift tandem rotor helicopter, notably deployed in Vietnam and Iraq, used for troop transportation and search and rescue operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Boeing/Vertol |
| First flight | 22 April 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 524 units |
| Average unit price | $14 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 | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 266 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,020 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,267 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,047 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,400 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 21.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 25.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 495 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,160 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,119 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-8 Hip?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is faster with a maximum speed of 266 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-8 Hip?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 11,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-8 Hip?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is more expensive at approximately $14 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-8 Hip?
The CH-46 Sea Knight entered service first in 1964, 3 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 524 units of the CH-46 Sea Knight.