GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Mi-8 Hip vs Bristol Sycamore

Mi-8 Hip vs Bristol Sycamore at a glance — top speed 250 vs 212 km/h, range 495 vs 531 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 2,540 kg, built 17,000 vs 180 units.

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Bristol Sycamore military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Sycamore
Specifications
Mi-8 Hip Bristol Sycamore
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Bristol
First flight 24 June 1961 27 July 1947
Year introduced 1967 1953
Number produced 17000 units 180 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area -- m² 172.0 m²
Wingspan 21.3 m 14.8 m
Height 5.7 m 4.2 m
Length 25.2 m 18.6 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 212 km/h
Operational range 495 km 531 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 1,728 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 1 x 410 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Mi-8 Hip vs NH90 / Caiman Mi-8 Hip vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Mi-8 Hip vs Mi-17 Hip-H Mi-8 Hip vs 206 JetRanger Mi-8 Hip vs Mi-2 Hoplite Mi-8 Hip vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or Bristol Sycamore?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 212 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore has a longer range at 531 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or Bristol Sycamore?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or Bristol Sycamore?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 2,540 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or Bristol Sycamore?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Bristol Sycamore's 18.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or Bristol Sycamore?
The Bristol Sycamore entered service first in 1953, 14 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or Bristol Sycamore?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 180 units of the Bristol Sycamore.