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CH-47 Chinook vs Mi-8 Hip

CH-47 Chinook vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 315 vs 250 km/h, range 740 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 22,680 vs 12,000 kg, built 1,200 vs 17,000 units.

Boeing CH-47 Chinook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-47 Chinook
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
CH-47 Chinook Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Mil
First flight 21 September 1961 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1962 1967
Number produced 1200 units 17000 units
Average unit price $38 million $4 million
Wingspan 18.3 m 21.3 m
Height 5.7 m 5.7 m
Length 30.1 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 740 km 495 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 10,614 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,796 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-8 Hip?
The CH-47 Chinook is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-8 Hip?
The CH-47 Chinook has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-8 Hip?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-8 Hip?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-8 Hip?
The CH-47 Chinook is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 25.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-8 Hip?
The CH-47 Chinook is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-8 Hip?
The CH-47 Chinook entered service first in 1962, 5 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 1,200 units of the CH-47 Chinook.