HH-52 Seaguard vs Mi-8 Hip
Overview
The HH-52 Seaguard and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Mil respectively.
Top speed is 176 km/h for the HH-52 Seaguard vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The HH-52 Seaguard has an operational range of 763 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 3,400 m for the HH-52 Seaguard. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 3.2x the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,765 kg.
The HH-52 Seaguard has been produced in 175 units vs 17,000 for the Mi-8 Hip. The HH-52 Seaguard first flew 3 years before the Mi-8 Hip (1958 vs 1961).
| American amphibious search and rescue helicopter, developed in the late 1950s and widely operated by the United States Coast Guard for air-sea rescue missions until the late 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 14 May 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 175 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 |
| Wing area | 204.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 763 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,765 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,306 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 540 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 176 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-8 Hip?
The HH-52 Seaguard has a longer range at 763 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,400 meters (11,154 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 13.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-8 Hip?
The HH-52 Seaguard entered service first in 1963, 4 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 175 units of the HH-52 Seaguard.