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Mi-1 Hare vs Mi-8 Hip

Mi-1 Hare vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 185 vs 250 km/h, range 430 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 2,330 vs 12,000 kg, built 2,594 vs 17,000 units.

Mil Mi-1 Hare military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-1 Hare
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
Mi-1 Hare Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 20 September 1948 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1950 1967
Number produced 2594 units 17000 units
Average unit price $100K $4 million
Wingspan 14.4 m 21.3 m
Height 3.3 m 5.7 m
Length 12.1 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 430 km 495 km
Service ceiling 3,500 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,330 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 1,700 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 1 x 423 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-1 Hare or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 185 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-1 Hare or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-1 Hare or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-1 Hare or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 2,330 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-1 Hare or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 12.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-1 Hare or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Mi-1 Hare at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-1 Hare or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-1 Hare entered service first in 1950, 17 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-1 Hare or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 2,594 units of the Mi-1 Hare.