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Mi-8 Hip vs SH-3 Sea King

Mi-8 Hip vs SH-3 Sea King at a glance — top speed 250 vs 267 km/h, range 495 vs 1,005 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 10,002 kg, built 17,000 vs 1,300 units.

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-3 Sea King
Specifications
Mi-8 Hip SH-3 Sea King
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sikorsky
First flight 24 June 1961 11 March 1959
Year introduced 1967 1961
Number produced 17000 units 1300 units
Average unit price $4 million $25 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 19.0 m
Height 5.7 m 5.1 m
Length 25.2 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 267 km/h
Operational range 495 km 1,005 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 10,002 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 5,382 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 2 x 1,044 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is faster with a maximum speed of 267 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or SH-3 Sea King?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or SH-3 Sea King?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 10,002 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or SH-3 Sea King?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-8 Hip or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King 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 SH-3 Sea King?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 1,300 units of the SH-3 Sea King.