Mi-8 Hip vs Z-19
Overview
The Mi-8 Hip and the Z-19 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Harbin respectively.
Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip vs 280 km/h for the Z-19. The Mi-8 Hip has an operational range of 495 km vs 700 km for the Z-19. The Z-19 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 2.8x the Z-19's 4,250 kg.
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in 17,000 units vs 186 for the Z-19. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 50 years before the Z-19 (1961 vs 2011).
| 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 reconnaissance and attack helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, utilized by the People's Liberation Army for combat and scouting operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number produced | 186 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 21.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 25.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 495 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,160 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 560 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 111.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 280 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,250 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,350 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 350 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-19?
The Z-19 is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-19?
The Z-19 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-19?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Z-19's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-19?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Z-19's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-19?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 45 years before the Z-19 which entered service in 2012.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-19?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 186 units of the Z-19.