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Mi-8 Hip vs SH-60 Seahawk

Mi-8 Hip vs SH-60 Seahawk at a glance — top speed 250 vs 270 km/h, range 495 vs 830 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 9,926 kg, built 17,000 vs 938 units.

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 Seahawk
Specifications
Mi-8 Hip SH-60 Seahawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sikorsky
First flight 24 June 1961 12 December 1979
Year introduced 1967 1984
Number produced 17000 units 938 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area -- m² 210.2 m²
Wingspan 21.3 m 16.4 m
Height 5.7 m 5.2 m
Length 25.2 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 495 km 830 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 9,926 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 6,895 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 2 x 1,410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a longer range at 830 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 9,926 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 19.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 17 years before the SH-60 Seahawk which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 938 units of the SH-60 Seahawk.