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

Mi-8 Hip vs W-3 Sokol

Mi-8 Hip vs W-3 Sokol at a glance — top speed 250 vs 260 km/h, range 495 vs 745 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 6,400 kg, built 17,000 vs 149 units.

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
PZL-Świdnik W-3 Sokol military helicopters side profile drawing
🇵🇱 W-3 Sokol
Specifications
Mi-8 Hip W-3 Sokol
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil PZL-Świdnik
First flight 24 June 1961 16 November 1979
Year introduced 1967 1986
Number produced 17000 units 149 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wingspan 21.3 m 15.7 m
Height 5.7 m 5.1 m
Length 25.2 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 495 km 745 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 3,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 2 x 662 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 W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol has a longer range at 745 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol has a higher service ceiling at 4,910 meters (16,108 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or W-3 Sokol?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the W-3 Sokol's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or W-3 Sokol?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the W-3 Sokol's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or W-3 Sokol?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 19 years before the W-3 Sokol which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or W-3 Sokol?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 149 units of the W-3 Sokol.