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Mi-8 Hip vs SA315 Alouette II

Mi-8 Hip vs SA315 Alouette II at a glance — top speed 250 vs 192 km/h, range 495 vs 565 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 1,600 kg, built 17,000 vs 1,300 units.

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
SA315 Alouette II military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA315 Alouette II
Specifications
Mi-8 Hip SA315 Alouette II
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sud Aviation
First flight 24 June 1961 12 March 1955
Year introduced 1967 1957
Number produced 17000 units 1300 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wingspan 21.3 m 10.2 m
Height 5.7 m 2.8 m
Length 25.2 m 9.7 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 192 km/h
Operational range 495 km 565 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 2,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 895 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 1 x 343 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 192 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II has a longer range at 565 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 2,300 meters (7,545 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II entered service first in 1957, 10 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 1,300 units of the SA315 Alouette II.