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H160M Guépard vs Mi-8 Hip

H160M Guépard vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 325 vs 250 km/h, range 880 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 12,000 kg, built 1 vs 17,000 units.

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🇫🇷 H160M GuépardFull specs
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🇷🇺 Mi-8 HipFull specs
Specifications
H160M Guépard Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Mil
First flight 13 March 2015 24 June 1961
Year introduced -- 1967
Number produced 1 units 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 21.3 m
Height 4.0 m 5.7 m
Length 12.0 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 325 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 880 km 495 km
Service ceiling 5,900 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 4,240 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 956 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H160M Guépard or Mi-8 Hip?
The H160M Guépard is faster with a maximum speed of 325 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H160M Guépard or Mi-8 Hip?
The H160M Guépard has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the H160M Guépard or Mi-8 Hip?
The H160M Guépard has a higher service ceiling at 5,900 meters (19,356 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the H160M Guépard or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the H160M Guépard's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the H160M Guépard or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the H160M Guépard's 12.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H160M Guépard or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 1 units of the H160M Guépard.