Mi-10 vs Mi-8 Hip

Overview

The Mi-10 and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 335 km/h for the Mi-10 vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-10 has an operational range of 430 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 3,000 m for the Mi-10. At 43,700 kg MTOW, the Mi-10 is 3.6x the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.

The Mi-10 has been produced in 55 units vs 17,000 for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-10 first flew 1 years before the Mi-8 Hip (1960 vs 1961).

Soviet military transport helicopter of flying crane configuration, developed in the early 1960s and used for carrying bulky or heavy loads.
Mil Mi-10 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 15 June 1960
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 55 units
Average unit price --
Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally.
Mil Mi-8 Hip Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 17000 units
Average unit price $4 million
Wing area 962.0 m²
Wingspan 35.0 m â—‰
Height -- m
Length 32.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 335 km/h â—‰
Operational range 430 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 43,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 27,100 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,050 kW â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 21.3 m â—‰
Height 5.7 m
Length 25.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 250 km/h â—‰
Operational range 495 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,160 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 560 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-10 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 335 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-10 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the Mi-10's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-10 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Mi-10's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-10 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 43,700 kg compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-10 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-10 is longer at 32.9 meters compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 25.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-10 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-10 entered service first in 1963, 4 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-10 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 55 units of the Mi-10.