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MH-53J Pave Low III vs Mi-8 Hip

MH-53J Pave Low III vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 310 vs 250 km/h, range 1,100 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 20,865 vs 12,000 kg, built 41 vs 17,000 units.

Sikorsky MH-53J Pave Low III military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MH-53J Pave Low IIIFull specs
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 HipFull specs
Specifications
MH-53J Pave Low III Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Mil
First flight -- 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1988 1967
Number produced 41 units 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 378.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 21.3 m
Height 7.6 m 5.7 m
Length 27.0 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 495 km
Service ceiling 4,900 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,865 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 14,515 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,230 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MH-53J Pave Low III or Mi-8 Hip?
The MH-53J Pave Low III is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MH-53J Pave Low III or Mi-8 Hip?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the MH-53J Pave Low III or Mi-8 Hip?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a higher service ceiling at 4,900 meters (16,076 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the MH-53J Pave Low III or Mi-8 Hip?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,865 kg compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the MH-53J Pave Low III or Mi-8 Hip?
The MH-53J Pave Low III is longer at 27.0 meters compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 25.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the MH-53J Pave Low III or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 21 years before the MH-53J Pave Low III which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MH-53J Pave Low III or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 41 units of the MH-53J Pave Low III.