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Mi-8 Hip vs Westland Scout

Mi-8 Hip vs Westland Scout at a glance — top speed 250 vs 211 km/h, range 495 vs 507 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 2,404 kg, built 17,000 vs 150 units.

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Westland Scout military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Scout
Specifications
Mi-8 Hip Westland Scout
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Westland
First flight 24 June 1961 29 August 1960
Year introduced 1967 1963
Number produced 17000 units 150 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area -- m² 75.9 m²
Wingspan 21.3 m 9.8 m
Height 5.7 m 2.7 m
Length 25.2 m 9.3 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 211 km/h
Operational range 495 km 507 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 2,404 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 1,466 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 1 x 511 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or Westland Scout?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Westland Scout's 211 km/h, a difference of 39 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or Westland Scout?
The Westland 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 Westland Scout?
The Westland 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 Westland Scout?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Westland Scout's 2,404 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or Westland Scout?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Westland Scout's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or Westland Scout?
The Westland 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 Westland Scout?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 150 units of the Westland Scout.