Mi-8 Hip vs Z-18
| 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 utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Changhe |
| First flight | 18 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 133 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| 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 1,119 kW ◉ |
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| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 336 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,300 kW ◉ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Z-18 by 日本防衛省.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-18?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Z-18's 23.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-18?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 51 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-18?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 133 units of the Z-18.