Mi-8 Hip vs R-4
The Mi-8 Hip and the R-4 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Sikorsky respectively. The Mi-8 Hip reaches 250 km/h — 2.1x the R-4's 121 km/h. The Mi-8 Hip has an operational range of 495 km vs 210 km for the R-4. The Mi-8 Hip operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 2,400 m for the R-4. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 10:1 the R-4's 1,150 kg. The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in 17,000 units vs 131 for the R-4. Unit cost is $4M for the Mi-8 Hip vs $0.01M for the R-4. The R-4 first flew 19 years before the Mi-8 Hip (1942 vs 1961).
| Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally. | |
| 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 |
| American helicopter from the 1940s, first to be produced in quantity, used primarily in World War II for rescue operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 January 1942 |
| Year introduced | 1944 |
| Number produced | 131 units |
| Average unit price | $0.0 million |
| Wingspan | 21.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 25.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 495 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,160 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,119 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 121 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 210 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,150 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 950 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or R-4?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the R-4's 121 km/h, a difference of 129 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or R-4?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the R-4's 210 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or R-4?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the R-4's 2,400 meters (7,874 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or R-4?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the R-4's 1,150 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or R-4?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the R-4's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-8 Hip or R-4?
The Mi-8 Hip is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the R-4 at $0.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or R-4?
The R-4 entered service first in 1944, 23 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or R-4?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 131 units of the R-4.