Mi-8 Hip vs Z-20

Overview

The Mi-8 Hip and the Z-20 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip vs 360 km/h for the Z-20. The Mi-8 Hip has an operational range of 495 km vs 560 km for the Z-20. The Z-20 operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip.

The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in 17,000 units vs 230 for the Z-20. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 52 years before the Z-20 (1961 vs 2013).

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 medium-lift utility helicopter, developed in the 2010s, utilized for transport, assault, and search and rescue operations by the Chinese military.
Harbin Z-20 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Harbin
First flight 23 December 2013
Year introduced 2019
Number produced 230 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 16.0 m
Height 5.3 m
Length 20.0 m
Maximum speed 360 km/h
Operational range 560 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,000 kg
Empty weight 5,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 800 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-20?
The Z-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 360 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-20?
The Z-20 has a longer range at 560 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-20?
The Z-20 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-20?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Z-20's 10,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-20?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Z-20's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-20?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 52 years before the Z-20 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-20?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 230 units of the Z-20.