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Mi-35M vs Mi-8 Hip

Mil Mi-35M military helicopters side profile drawing
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Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
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Specifications
Mi-35M Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 19 September 1969 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1972 1967
Number produced N/A 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 227.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 17.2 m 21.3 m
Height 6.5 m 5.7 m
Length 17.5 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 320 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 450 km 495 km
Service ceiling 5,750 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 8,500 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Overview

The Mi-35M and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 320 km/h for the Mi-35M vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-35M has an operational range of 450 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-35M operates at altitudes up to 5,750 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip.

The Mi-8 Hip first flew 8 years before the Mi-35M (1961 vs 1969).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-35M or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-35M is faster with a maximum speed of 320 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-35M or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the Mi-35M's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-35M or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-35M has a higher service ceiling at 5,750 meters (18,864 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-35M or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Mi-35M's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-35M or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Mi-35M's 17.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-35M or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Mi-35M which entered service in 1972.