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MD-500 vs Mi-8 Hip

MD-500 vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 282 vs 250 km/h, range 430 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 1,361 vs 12,000 kg, built 4,700 vs 17,000 units.

Hughes MD-500 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MD-500
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
MD-500 Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Hughes Mil
First flight 28 January 1982 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1967 1967
Number produced 4700 units 17000 units
Average unit price $4 million $4 million
Wingspan 8.3 m 21.3 m
Height 2.6 m 5.7 m
Length 9.4 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 430 km 495 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,361 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 672 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 1 x 313 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MD-500 or Mi-8 Hip?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MD-500 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MD-500 or Mi-8 Hip?
The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the MD-500 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the MD-500 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the MD-500 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the MD-500 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the MD-500 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 0 years before the MD-500 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MD-500 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 4,700 units of the MD-500.