CH-46 Sea Knight vs Mi-8 Hip
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Specifications
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CH-46 Sea Knight |
Mi-8 Hip |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Boeing Vertol |
Mil |
| First flight |
22 April 1958 |
24 June 1961 |
| Year introduced |
1964 |
1967 |
| Number produced |
524 units |
17000 units |
| Average unit price |
$14 million |
$4 million |
| Wingspan |
16.0 m |
21.3 m |
| Height |
5.1 m |
5.7 m |
| Length |
13.9 m |
25.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
266 km/h |
250 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,020 km |
495 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,267 m |
4,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
11,000 kg |
12,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
7,047 kg |
7,160 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,400 kW
|
2 x 1,119 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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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.
