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Mi-38 vs Mi-8 Hip

Mi-38 vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 300 vs 250 km/h, range 880 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 15,600 vs 12,000 kg, built 13 vs 17,000 units.

Mil Mi-38 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-38
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
Mi-38 Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 22 December 2003 24 June 1961
Year introduced 2019 1967
Number produced 13 units 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wingspan 21.1 m 21.3 m
Height 5.1 m 5.7 m
Length 19.7 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 880 km 495 km
Service ceiling 5,100 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,600 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 8,300 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,059 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-38 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-38 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-38 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-38 has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-38 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-38 has a higher service ceiling at 5,100 meters (16,732 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-38 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-38 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Mi-38's 19.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-38 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 52 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-38 or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.