Mi-8 Hip vs Scout

Overview

The Mi-8 Hip and the Scout are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Westland respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip vs 211 km/h for the Scout. The Mi-8 Hip has an operational range of 495 km vs 507 km for the Scout. The Scout operates at altitudes up to 5,400 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 5.0x the Scout's 2,404 kg.

The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in 17,000 units vs 150 for the Scout. The Scout first flew 1 years before the Mi-8 Hip (1960 vs 1961).

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
British light utility helicopter, developed in the late 1950s and operated from the 1960s to the 1990s, used primarily for observation, liaison, and light attack roles.
Westland Scout Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland
First flight 29 August 1960
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 150 units
Average unit price --
Wing area -- m²
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 560 kW â—‰
Wing area 75.9 m²
Wingspan 9.8 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 9.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 211 km/h â—‰
Operational range 507 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,400 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,404 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,466 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 511 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or Scout?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Scout's 211 km/h, a difference of 39 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or Scout?
The Scout has a longer range at 507 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or Scout?
The Scout has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or Scout?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Scout's 2,404 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or Scout?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Scout's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or Scout?
The Scout entered service first in 1963, 4 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or Scout?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 150 units of the Scout.