Mi-8 Hip vs UH-60 Black Hawk
| Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally. | |
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| 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 |
| American utility helicopter, renowned for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, extensively employed for troop transport and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 29 November 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 5000 units |
| Average unit price | $21 million |
| Wingspan | 21.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 25.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 495 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,160 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,119 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 16.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 294 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 590 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,791 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,659 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,819 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,208 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 19.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 12 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the UH-60 Black Hawk.