Mi-8 Hip vs SA315 Alouette II
Overview
The Mi-8 Hip and the SA315 Alouette II are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Aérospatiale respectively.
Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip vs 192 km/h for the SA315 Alouette II. The Mi-8 Hip has an operational range of 495 km vs 565 km for the SA315 Alouette II. The Mi-8 Hip operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 2,300 m for the SA315 Alouette II. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 7.5x the SA315 Alouette II's 1,600 kg.
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in 17,000 units vs 1,300 for the SA315 Alouette II. The SA315 Alouette II first flew 6 years before the Mi-8 Hip (1955 vs 1961).
| 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 |
| French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 12 March 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 1300 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 | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 192 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 565 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 895 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 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.