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Mi-8 Hip vs SA 315B Lama

Mi-8 Hip vs SA 315B Lama at a glance — top speed 250 vs 192 km/h, range 495 vs 515 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 2,300 kg, built 17,000 vs 400 units.

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA 315B Lama
Specifications
Mi-8 Hip SA 315B Lama
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Aérospatiale
First flight 24 June 1961 17 March 1969
Year introduced 1967 1971
Number produced 17000 units 400 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area -- m² 95.4 m²
Wingspan 21.3 m 11.0 m
Height 5.7 m 3.1 m
Length 25.2 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 192 km/h
Operational range 495 km 515 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 2,300 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 1,021 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 1 x 649 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the SA 315B Lama's 192 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has a longer range at 515 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the SA 315B Lama's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the SA 315B Lama's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 4 years before the SA 315B Lama which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 400 units of the SA 315B Lama.