Mi-8 Hip vs Prachand
The Mi-8 Hip and the Prachand are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and HAL respectively. Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip vs 280 km/h for the Prachand. The Mi-8 Hip has an operational range of 495 km vs 700 km for the Prachand. The Prachand operates at altitudes up to 6,500 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 2.1x the Prachand's 5,800 kg. The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in 17,000 units vs 19 for the Prachand. Unit cost is $4M for the Mi-8 Hip vs $32.6M for the Prachand. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 49 years before the Prachand (1961 vs 2010).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 29 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $32.6 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 â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,160 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,119 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 13.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 280 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,068 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or Prachand?
The Prachand is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or Prachand?
The Prachand has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or Prachand?
The Prachand has a higher service ceiling at 6,500 meters (21,325 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or Prachand?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Prachand's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or Prachand?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Prachand's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-8 Hip or Prachand?
The Prachand is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or Prachand?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 54 years before the Prachand which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or Prachand?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 19 units of the Prachand.