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Mi-6 Hook vs Mi-8 Hip

Mil Mi-6 Hook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-6 Hook
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
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Specifications
Mi-6 Hook Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 5 June 1957 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1959 1967
Number produced 500 units 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wing area 962.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 35.0 m 21.3 m
Height 9.2 m 5.7 m
Length 33.2 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 970 km 495 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 44,000 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,100 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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Overview

The Mi-6 Hook and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Mi-6 Hook vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-6 Hook has an operational range of 970 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-6 Hook operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip. At 44,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-6 Hook is 3.7x the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.

The Mi-6 Hook has been produced in 500 units vs 17,000 for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-6 Hook first flew 4 years before the Mi-8 Hip (1957 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-6 Hook or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-6 Hook 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-6 Hook or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-6 Hook has a longer range at 970 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-6 Hook or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Mi-6 Hook's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-6 Hook or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 44,000 kg compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-6 Hook or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-6 Hook is longer at 33.2 meters compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 25.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-6 Hook or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-6 Hook entered service first in 1959, 8 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-6 Hook or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 500 units of the Mi-6 Hook.