Mi-8 Hip vs Oryx

Overview

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

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip vs 306 km/h for the Oryx. The Mi-8 Hip has an operational range of 495 km vs 303 km for the Oryx. The Oryx operates at altitudes up to 7,162 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip.

The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in 17,000 units vs 50 for the Oryx. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 25 years before the Oryx (1961 vs 1986).

Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally.
Mil Mi-8 Hip Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 17000 units
Average unit price $4 million
South African medium-sized utility helicopter, developed in the 1980s and introduced in the early 1990s, used primarily for transport, search and rescue, and peacekeeping operations.
Atlas Oryx Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Atlas
First flight 1 January 1986
Year introduced 1987
Number produced 50 units
Average unit price --
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 21.3 m β—‰
Height 5.7 m β—‰
Length 25.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 250 km/h β—‰
Operational range 495 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,160 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 560 kW β—‰
Wing area 191.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 15.6 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 15.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 306 km/h β—‰
Operational range 303 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,162 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,600 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 700 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or Oryx?
The Oryx is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or Oryx?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the Oryx's 303 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or Oryx?
The Oryx has a higher service ceiling at 7,162 meters (23,497 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or Oryx?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Oryx's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or Oryx?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Oryx's 15.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or Oryx?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 20 years before the Oryx which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or Oryx?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 50 units of the Oryx.