Mi-8 Hip vs EC665 Tiger

Overview

The Mi-8 Hip and the EC665 Tiger are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Eurocopter respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip vs 315 km/h for the EC665 Tiger. The Mi-8 Hip has an operational range of 495 km vs 800 km for the EC665 Tiger. The Mi-8 Hip operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 2,000 m for the EC665 Tiger.

The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in 17,000 units vs 180 for the EC665 Tiger. Unit cost is $4M for the Mi-8 Hip vs $36M for the EC665 Tiger. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 30 years before the EC665 Tiger (1961 vs 1991).

Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally.
Mil Mi-8 Hip Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 17000 units
Average unit price $4 million
German-French attack helicopter, primarily deployed in Afghanistan, Libya, and Mali for anti-armor, fire support, and reconnaissance missions.
Eurocopter EC665 Tiger Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Eurocopter
First flight 27 April 1991
Year introduced 2002
Number produced 180 units
Average unit price $36 million
Wingspan 21.3 m
Height 5.7 m
Length 25.2 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h
Operational range 495 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 560 kW
Wingspan 4.5 m
Height 3.8 m
Length 15.8 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h
Operational range 800 km
Service ceiling 2,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,100 kg
Empty weight 4,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 479 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or EC665 Tiger?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the EC665 Tiger's 2,000 meters (6,561 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or EC665 Tiger?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the EC665 Tiger's 6,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or EC665 Tiger?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the EC665 Tiger's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-8 Hip or EC665 Tiger?
The EC665 Tiger is more expensive at approximately $36 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or EC665 Tiger?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 35 years before the EC665 Tiger which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or EC665 Tiger?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 180 units of the EC665 Tiger.