Ka-26 vs Mi-8 Hip
Overview
The Ka-26 and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Mil respectively.
Top speed is 170 km/h for the Ka-26 vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The Ka-26 has an operational range of 400 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 3,000 m for the Ka-26. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 3.7x the Ka-26's 3,250 kg.
The Ka-26 has been produced in 816 units vs 17,000 for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 4 years before the Ka-26 (1961 vs 1965).
| Soviet light utility helicopter with co-axial rotors, developed in the mid-20th century, primarily used for agricultural crop dusting and light military transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 18 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 816 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 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 | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,950 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 121 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 25.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 495 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,160 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 560 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.