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Mi-8 Hip vs SA321 Super Frelon

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Aérospatiale SA321 Super Frelon military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA321 Super Frelon
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Specifications
Mi-8 Hip SA321 Super Frelon
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Aérospatiale
First flight 24 June 1961 7 December 1962
Year introduced 1967 1966
Number produced 17000 units 110 units
Average unit price $4 million $3.5 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 18.9 m
Height 5.7 m 6.7 m
Length 25.2 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 275 km/h
Operational range 495 km 1,020 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 3,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 6,865 kg
Total thrust 2 x 560 kW 3 x 385 kW
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Overview

The Mi-8 Hip and the SA321 Super Frelon are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Aérospatiale respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip vs 275 km/h for the SA321 Super Frelon. The Mi-8 Hip has an operational range of 495 km vs 1,020 km for the SA321 Super Frelon. The Mi-8 Hip operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 3,100 m for the SA321 Super Frelon.

The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in 17,000 units vs 110 for the SA321 Super Frelon. Unit cost is $4M for the Mi-8 Hip vs $3.5M for the SA321 Super Frelon. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 1 years before the SA321 Super Frelon (1961 vs 1962).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is faster with a maximum speed of 275 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 3,100 meters (10,170 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 23.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-8 Hip or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-8 Hip is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the SA321 Super Frelon at $3.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon entered service first in 1966, 1 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 110 units of the SA321 Super Frelon.