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HH-60 Pave Hawk vs Mi-8 Hip

HH-60 Pave Hawk vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 357 vs 250 km/h, range 691 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 9,979 vs 12,000 kg, built 112 vs 17,000 units.

Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-60 Pave Hawk
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
HH-60 Pave Hawk Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Mil
First flight 1 January 1987 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1987 1967
Number produced 112 units 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wingspan 16.1 m 21.3 m
Height 5.1 m 5.7 m
Length 19.8 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 357 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 691 km 495 km
Service ceiling 4,300 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,979 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 7,257 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,450 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-8 Hip?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-8 Hip?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a longer range at 691 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 9,979 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 19.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 20 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.