Mi-8 Hip vs Z-11

Overview

The Mi-8 Hip and the Z-11 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip vs 278 km/h for the Z-11. The Mi-8 Hip has an operational range of 495 km vs 661 km for the Z-11. The Z-11 operates at altitudes up to 5,270 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 5.5x the Z-11's 2,200 kg.

The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in 17,000 units vs 46 for the Z-11. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 33 years before the Z-11 (1961 vs 1994).

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 light utility helicopter, designed in the 1980s, significant for civilian, paramilitary and military usage.
Changhe Z-11 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Changhe
First flight 1 December 1994
Year introduced 1998
Number produced 46 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 10.7 m
Height 3.1 m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 278 km/h
Operational range 661 km
Service ceiling 5,270 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,200 kg
Empty weight 1,253 kg
Total thrust 1 x 632 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-11?
The Z-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a longer range at 661 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-11?
The Z-11 has a higher service ceiling at 5,270 meters (17,290 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-11?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Z-11's 2,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-11?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Z-11's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-11?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 31 years before the Z-11 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-11?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 46 units of the Z-11.