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Mi-24 Hind vs Z-8

Mil Mi-24 Hind military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-24 Hind
Changhe Z-8 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-8
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Specifications
Mi-24 Hind Z-8
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Changhe
First flight 19 September 1969 11 December 1985
Year introduced 1972 1989
Number produced 2648 units N/A
Average unit price $12 million --
Wingspan 6.5 m 18.9 m
Height 5.5 m 6.7 m
Length 21.4 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 330 km/h 273 km/h
Operational range 450 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,120 m 3,050 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 7,792 kg 7,095 kg
Total thrust 0 3 x 1,128 kW
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Overview

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

Top speed is 330 km/h for the Mi-24 Hind vs 273 km/h for the Z-8. The Mi-24 Hind has an operational range of 450 km vs 800 km for the Z-8. The Mi-24 Hind operates at altitudes up to 5,120 m compared to 3,050 m for the Z-8.

The Mi-24 Hind first flew 16 years before the Z-8 (1969 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-24 Hind or Z-8?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the Z-8's 273 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-24 Hind or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-24 Hind or Z-8?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher service ceiling at 5,120 meters (16,797 ft) compared to the Z-8's 3,050 meters (10,006 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-24 Hind or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-24 Hind or Z-8?
The Z-8 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Mi-24 Hind's 21.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-24 Hind or Z-8?
The Mi-24 Hind entered service first in 1972, 17 years before the Z-8 which entered service in 1989.