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Mi-8 Hip vs NH90 / Caiman

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
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Specifications
Mi-8 Hip NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil NHIndustries
First flight 24 June 1961 18 December 1995
Year introduced 1967 2004
Number produced 17000 units 471 units
Average unit price $4 million $42 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 16.3 m
Height 5.7 m 5.3 m
Length 25.2 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 495 km 880 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 2 x 1,693 kW
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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 NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 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.