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HH-52 Seaguard vs Mi-8 Hip

HH-52 Seaguard vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 176 vs 250 km/h, range 763 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 12,000 kg, built 175 vs 17,000 units.

Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-52 Seaguard
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
HH-52 Seaguard Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Mil
First flight 14 May 1958 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1963 1967
Number produced 175 units 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 204.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 21.3 m
Height 4.9 m 5.7 m
Length 13.6 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 763 km 495 km
Service ceiling 3,400 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 2,306 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 1 x 540 kW 2 x 1,119 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.