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Mi-8 Hip vs OH-58 Kiowa

Mi-8 Hip vs OH-58 Kiowa at a glance — top speed 250 vs 240 km/h, range 495 vs 260 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 2,495 kg, built 17,000 vs 2,325 units.

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Bell OH-58 Kiowa military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-58 Kiowa
Specifications
Mi-8 Hip OH-58 Kiowa
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Bell
First flight 24 June 1961 8 December 1962
Year introduced 1967 1969
Number produced 17000 units 2325 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area -- m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 21.3 m 10.7 m
Height 5.7 m 3.9 m
Length 25.2 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 495 km 260 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,575 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 1,737 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 1 x 485 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 240 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 260 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-58 Kiowa has a higher service ceiling at 4,575 meters (15,009 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 12.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 2 years before the OH-58 Kiowa which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 2,325 units of the OH-58 Kiowa.