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Mi-8 Hip vs Yak-24 Horse

Mi-8 Hip vs Yak-24 Horse at a glance — top speed 250 vs 175 km/h, range 495 vs 380 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 15,830 kg, built 17,000 vs 35 units.

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Yakovlev Yak-24 Horse military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-24 Horse
Specifications
Mi-8 Hip Yak-24 Horse
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Yakovlev
First flight 24 June 1961 3 July 1952
Year introduced 1967 1955
Number produced 17000 units 35 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area -- m² 693.0 m²
Wingspan 21.3 m 20.0 m
Height 5.7 m 6.5 m
Length 25.2 m 22.4 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 175 km/h
Operational range 495 km 380 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 15,830 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 2 x 1,300 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or Yak-24 Horse?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 175 km/h, a difference of 75 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or Yak-24 Horse?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 380 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or Yak-24 Horse?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or Yak-24 Horse?
The Yak-24 Horse has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,830 kg compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or Yak-24 Horse?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Yak-24 Horse's 22.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or Yak-24 Horse?
The Yak-24 Horse entered service first in 1955, 12 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or Yak-24 Horse?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 35 units of the Yak-24 Horse.