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Mi-8 Hip vs SA330 Puma

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Aérospatiale SA330 Puma military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA330 Puma
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Specifications
Mi-8 Hip SA330 Puma
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Aérospatiale
First flight 24 June 1961 15 April 1965
Year introduced 1967 1968
Number produced 17000 units 697 units
Average unit price $4 million $2 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 15.0 m
Height 5.7 m 5.1 m
Length 25.2 m 18.2 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 495 km 580 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 3,536 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 2 x 1,175 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a longer range at 580 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the SA330 Puma's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the SA330 Puma's 18.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-8 Hip or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-8 Hip is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the SA330 Puma at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 1 years before the SA330 Puma which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 697 units of the SA330 Puma.