Ka-26 vs Mi-8 Hip
Ka-26 vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 170 vs 250 km/h, range 400 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 3,250 vs 12,000 kg, built 816 vs 17,000 units.
Specifications
|
Ka-26 |
Mi-8 Hip |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Kamov |
Mil |
| First flight |
18 August 1965 |
24 June 1961 |
| Year introduced |
1969 |
1967 |
| Number produced |
816 units |
17000 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$4 million |
| Wingspan |
13.0 m |
21.3 m |
| Height |
4.1 m |
5.7 m |
| Length |
7.8 m |
25.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
170 km/h |
250 km/h |
| Operational range |
400 km |
495 km |
| Service ceiling |
3,000 m |
4,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
3,250 kg |
12,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
1,950 kg |
7,160 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 242 kW
|
2 x 1,119 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Ka-26 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Ka-26's 170 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-26 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the Ka-26's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-26 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Ka-26's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-26 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Ka-26's 3,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-26 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Ka-26's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-26 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 2 years before the Ka-26 which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-26 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 816 units of the Ka-26.
