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Mi-8 Hip vs SA316 Alouette III

Mi-8 Hip vs SA316 Alouette III at a glance — top speed 250 vs 210 km/h, range 495 vs 540 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 2,200 kg, built 17,000 vs 2,000 units.

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
SA316 Alouette III military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA316 Alouette III
Specifications
Mi-8 Hip SA316 Alouette III
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sud Aviation
First flight 24 June 1961 28 February 1959
Year introduced 1967 1961
Number produced 17000 units 2000 units
Average unit price $4 million $1.5 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 11.0 m
Height 5.7 m 3.0 m
Length 25.2 m 10.0 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 210 km/h
Operational range 495 km 540 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 2,200 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 1,143 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 1 x 713 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 210 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III has a longer range at 540 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 2,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 10.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-8 Hip or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-8 Hip is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the SA316 Alouette III at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III entered service first in 1961, 6 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the SA316 Alouette III.