Mi-8 Hip vs S-76 Spirit
The Mi-8 Hip and the S-76 Spirit are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip vs 287 km/h for the S-76 Spirit. The Mi-8 Hip has an operational range of 495 km vs 761 km for the S-76 Spirit. The Mi-8 Hip operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 4,206 m for the S-76 Spirit. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 2.3x the S-76 Spirit's 5,307 kg. The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in 17,000 units vs 875 for the S-76 Spirit. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 16 years before the S-76 Spirit (1961 vs 1977).
| Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally. | |
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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 |
| American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 875 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 560 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 761 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,206 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,307 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,177 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 344 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.