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H-37 Mojave vs Mi-8 Hip

H-37 Mojave vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 209 vs 250 km/h, max takeoff weight 14,061 vs 12,000 kg, built 154 vs 17,000 units.

Sikorsky H-37 Mojave military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-37 Mojave
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
H-37 Mojave Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Mil
First flight 18 December 1953 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1956 1967
Number produced 154 units 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 378.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 21.3 m
Height 6.7 m 5.7 m
Length 19.6 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 209 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range -- km 495 km
Service ceiling 2,652 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,061 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 9,449 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,566 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-37 Mojave or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the H-37 Mojave's 209 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-37 Mojave or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the H-37 Mojave's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-37 Mojave or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the H-37 Mojave's 2,652 meters (8,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-37 Mojave or Mi-8 Hip?
The H-37 Mojave has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,061 kg compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H-37 Mojave or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the H-37 Mojave's 19.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the H-37 Mojave or Mi-8 Hip?
The H-37 Mojave entered service first in 1956, 11 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-37 Mojave or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 154 units of the H-37 Mojave.