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Mi-24 Hind vs Mi-8 Hip

Mil Mi-24 Hind military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-24 Hind
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
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Specifications
Mi-24 Hind Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 19 September 1969 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1972 1967
Number produced 2648 units 17000 units
Average unit price $12 million $4 million
Wingspan 6.5 m 21.3 m
Height 5.5 m 5.7 m
Length 21.4 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 330 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 450 km 495 km
Service ceiling 5,120 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 7,792 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 0 2 x 560 kW
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Overview

The Mi-24 Hind and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 330 km/h for the Mi-24 Hind vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-24 Hind has an operational range of 450 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-24 Hind operates at altitudes up to 5,120 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip.

The Mi-24 Hind has been produced in 2,648 units vs 17,000 for the Mi-8 Hip. Unit cost is $12M for the Mi-24 Hind vs $4M for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 8 years before the Mi-24 Hind (1961 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher service ceiling at 5,120 meters (16,797 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-24 Hind is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Mi-24 Hind which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-24 Hind or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 2,648 units of the Mi-24 Hind.