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Ka-60 Kasatka vs Mi-8 Hip

Ka-60 Kasatka vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 300 vs 250 km/h, range 700 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 6,500 vs 12,000 kg, built 2 vs 17,000 units.

Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-60 Kasatka
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
Ka-60 Kasatka Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 10 December 1998 24 June 1961
Year introduced -- 1967
Number produced 2 units 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 143.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 21.3 m
Height 4.6 m 5.7 m
Length 15.6 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 700 km 495 km
Service ceiling 5,150 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,500 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 956 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-8 Hip?
The Ka-60 Kasatka is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-8 Hip?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-8 Hip?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a higher service ceiling at 5,150 meters (16,896 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 6,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 15.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 2 units of the Ka-60 Kasatka.