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Mi-17 Hip-H vs Z-8

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Changhe Z-8 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-8
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Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H Z-8
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Changhe
First flight 1 January 1975 11 December 1985
Year introduced 1977 1989
Number produced 12000 units N/A
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 21.3 m 18.9 m
Height 4.8 m 6.7 m
Length 18.5 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 273 km/h
Operational range 800 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 3,050 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 7,095 kg
Total thrust 2 x 746 kW 3 x 1,128 kW
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Overview

The Mi-17 Hip-H and the Z-8 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs 273 km/h for the Z-8. The Mi-17 Hip-H has an operational range of 800 km vs 800 km for the Z-8. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 3,050 m for the Z-8.

The Mi-17 Hip-H first flew 10 years before the Z-8 (1975 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-8?
The Z-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 273 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-8?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Z-8's 3,050 meters (10,006 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-8?
The Z-8 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-8?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 12 years before the Z-8 which entered service in 1989.