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Mi-8 Hip vs UH-1N Twin Huey

Mi-8 Hip vs UH-1N Twin Huey at a glance — top speed 250 vs 240 km/h, range 495 vs 459 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 4,763 kg.

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Bell UH-1N Twin Huey military helicopters side profile drawing
Specifications
Mi-8 Hip UH-1N Twin Huey
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Bell
First flight 24 June 1961 1 April 1969
Year introduced 1967 1970
Number produced 17000 units N/A
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area -- m² 168.0 m²
Wingspan 21.3 m 14.6 m
Height 5.7 m 4.4 m
Length 25.2 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 495 km 459 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 4,763 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 2 x 930 kW
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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.