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H-21 Shawnee vs Mi-8 Hip

H-21 Shawnee vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 204 vs 250 km/h, range 426 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 6,895 vs 12,000 kg, built 707 vs 17,000 units.

Piasecki H-21 Shawnee military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-21 Shawnee
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
H-21 Shawnee Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Piasecki Mil
First flight 11 April 1952 24 June 1961
Year introduced -- 1967
Number produced 707 units 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 282.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 21.3 m
Height 4.8 m 5.7 m
Length 16.0 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 204 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 426 km 495 km
Service ceiling 2,880 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,895 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 4,060 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-21 Shawnee or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 204 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-21 Shawnee or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 426 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-21 Shawnee or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 2,880 meters (9,448 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-21 Shawnee or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 6,895 kg.
Which is larger, the H-21 Shawnee or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 16.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-21 Shawnee or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 707 units of the H-21 Shawnee.