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Mi-8 Hip vs S-76 Spirit

Mi-8 Hip vs S-76 Spirit at a glance — top speed 250 vs 287 km/h, range 495 vs 761 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 5,307 kg, built 17,000 vs 875 units.

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Sikorsky S-76 Spirit military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-76 Spirit
Specifications
Mi-8 Hip S-76 Spirit
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sikorsky
First flight 24 June 1961 13 March 1977
Year introduced 1967 1979
Number produced 17000 units 875 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wingspan 21.3 m 13.4 m
Height 5.7 m 4.5 m
Length 25.2 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 495 km 761 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,206 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 5,307 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 3,177 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 2 x 688 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a longer range at 761 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or S-76 Spirit?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the S-76 Spirit's 4,206 meters (13,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or S-76 Spirit?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the S-76 Spirit's 5,307 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or S-76 Spirit?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the S-76 Spirit's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or S-76 Spirit?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 12 years before the S-76 Spirit which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or S-76 Spirit?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 875 units of the S-76 Spirit.