Mi-8 Hip vs UH-1N Twin Huey

Overview

The Mi-8 Hip and the UH-1N Twin Huey are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip vs 240 km/h for the UH-1N Twin Huey. The Mi-8 Hip has an operational range of 495 km vs 459 km for the UH-1N Twin Huey. The UH-1N Twin Huey operates at altitudes up to 5,300 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 2.5x the UH-1N Twin Huey's 4,763 kg.

The Mi-8 Hip first flew 8 years before the UH-1N Twin Huey (1961 vs 1969).

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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 17000 units
Average unit price $4 million
American medium military utility helicopter, introduced in the late 20th century, widely used for tactical transport, search and rescue, and close air support.
Bell UH-1N Twin Huey Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 1 April 1969
Year introduced 1970
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 21.3 m β—‰
Height 5.7 m β—‰
Length 25.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 250 km/h β—‰
Operational range 495 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 560 kW β—‰
Wing area 168.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 14.6 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 17.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h β—‰
Operational range 459 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,763 kg β—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 465 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 240 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 459 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The UH-1N Twin Huey has a higher service ceiling at 5,300 meters (17,388 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 4,763 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 3 years before the UH-1N Twin Huey which entered service in 1970.