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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.