HH-60 Pave Hawk vs Mi-8 Hip

Overview

The HH-60 Pave Hawk and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 357 km/h for the HH-60 Pave Hawk vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The HH-60 Pave Hawk has an operational range of 691 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 4,300 m for the HH-60 Pave Hawk.

The HH-60 Pave Hawk has been produced in 112 units vs 17,000 for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 26 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk (1961 vs 1987).

American medium-lift utility military helicopter, derived from the S-70 and UH-60, designed for combat search and rescue and special operations in hostile environments since the late 1980s.
Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1987
Year introduced 1987
Number produced 112 units
Average unit price --
Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally.
Mil Mi-8 Hip Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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 16.1 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 19.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 357 km/h β—‰
Operational range 691 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,979 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,257 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 725 kW β—‰
Wingspan 21.3 m β—‰
Height 5.7 m β—‰
Length 25.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 250 km/h β—‰
Operational range 495 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,160 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 560 kW β—‰

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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.