Mi-8 Hip vs NH90 / Caiman
| Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 24 June 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 17000 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | NHIndustries |
| First flight | 18 December 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 471 units |
| Average unit price | $42 million |
| Wingspan | 21.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 25.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 495 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,160 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,119 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 880 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,693 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman 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-8 Hip or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or NH90 / Caiman?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or NH90 / Caiman?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 10,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or NH90 / Caiman?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 19.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-8 Hip or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or NH90 / Caiman?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 37 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or NH90 / Caiman?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 471 units of the NH90 / Caiman.