H145M / EC645 vs Mi-8 Hip
The H145M / EC645 and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Mil respectively. Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 3.3x the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg. The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 17,000 for the Mi-8 Hip. Unit cost is $25M for the H145M / EC645 vs $4M for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 38 years before the H145M / EC645 (1961 vs 1999).
| German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| First flight | 12 June 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 1500 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 269 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 660 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,585 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,792 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 275 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 25.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 495 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,160 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 560 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-8 Hip?
The H145M / EC645 is faster with a maximum speed of 269 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 19 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-8 Hip?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-8 Hip?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the H145M / EC645's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-8 Hip?
The H145M / EC645 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 35 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 1,500 units of the H145M / EC645.