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Ka-22 Hoop vs Mi-8 Hip

Kamov Ka-22 Hoop military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-22 Hoop
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
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Specifications
Ka-22 Hoop Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 15 August 1959 24 June 1961
Year introduced -- 1967
Number produced 4 units 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 105.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 22.5 m 21.3 m
Height -- m 5.7 m
Length 27.0 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 375 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 450 km 495 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 42,500 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 28,200 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,045 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Overview

The Ka-22 Hoop and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 375 km/h for the Ka-22 Hoop vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The Ka-22 Hoop has an operational range of 450 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The Ka-22 Hoop operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip. At 42,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-22 Hoop is 3.5x the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.

The Ka-22 Hoop has been produced in 4 units vs 17,000 for the Mi-8 Hip. The Ka-22 Hoop first flew 2 years before the Mi-8 Hip (1959 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-22 Hoop or Mi-8 Hip?
The Ka-22 Hoop is faster with a maximum speed of 375 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-22 Hoop or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the Ka-22 Hoop's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-22 Hoop or Mi-8 Hip?
The Ka-22 Hoop has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-22 Hoop or Mi-8 Hip?
The Ka-22 Hoop has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 42,500 kg compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-22 Hoop or Mi-8 Hip?
The Ka-22 Hoop is longer at 27.0 meters compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 25.2 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-22 Hoop or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 4 units of the Ka-22 Hoop.