Mi-8 Hip vs Z-10

Overview

The Mi-8 Hip and the Z-10 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip vs 300 km/h for the Z-10. The Mi-8 Hip has an operational range of 495 km vs 1,120 km for the Z-10. The Z-10 operates at altitudes up to 6,400 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip.

The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in 17,000 units vs 109 for the Z-10. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 42 years before the Z-10 (1961 vs 2003).

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
Chinese attack helicopter, operational since 2010, notable for its various deployments in the People's Liberation Army.
Changhe Z-10 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Changhe
First flight 29 April 2003
Year introduced 2012
Number produced 109 units
Average unit price --
Wingspan 21.3 m
Height 5.7 m
Length 25.2 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h
Operational range 495 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 560 kW
Wingspan 13.0 m
Height 3.9 m
Length 14.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h
Operational range 1,120 km
Service ceiling 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,000 kg
Empty weight 5,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 500 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-10?
The Z-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a longer range at 1,120 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-10?
The Z-10 has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-10?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Z-10's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-10?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Z-10's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-10?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 45 years before the Z-10 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-10?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 109 units of the Z-10.