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Westland Lynx vs Mi-8 Hip

Westland Lynx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
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Specifications
Westland Lynx Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland Mil
First flight 21 March 1971 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1978 1967
Number produced 450 units 17000 units
Average unit price $10 million $4 million
Wingspan 12.8 m 21.3 m
Height 3.6 m 5.7 m
Length 15.0 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 528 km 495 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 2,740 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Overview

The Westland Lynx and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Westland and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Westland Lynx vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The Westland Lynx has an operational range of 528 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 3,200 m for the Westland Lynx. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 2.5x the Westland Lynx's 4,760 kg.

The Westland Lynx has been produced in 450 units vs 17,000 for the Mi-8 Hip. Unit cost is $10M for the Westland Lynx vs $4M for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 10 years before the Westland Lynx (1961 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Westland Lynx or Mi-8 Hip?
The Westland Lynx 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 Westland Lynx or Mi-8 Hip?
The Westland Lynx has a longer range at 528 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Westland Lynx or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Westland Lynx or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Westland Lynx's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the Westland Lynx or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Westland Lynx's 15.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Westland Lynx or Mi-8 Hip?
The Westland Lynx is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Westland Lynx or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the Westland Lynx which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Westland Lynx or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 450 units of the Westland Lynx.