Mi-8 Hip vs Z-8
Mi-8 Hip vs Z-8 at a glance — top speed 250 vs 273 km/h, range 495 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 13,000 kg.
Specifications
|
Mi-8 Hip |
Z-8 |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Ex-USSR |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Helicopters |
Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer |
Mil |
Changhe |
| First flight |
24 June 1961 |
11 December 1985 |
| Year introduced |
1967 |
1989 |
| Number produced |
17000 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
$4 million |
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| Wingspan |
21.3 m |
18.9 m |
| Height |
5.7 m |
6.7 m |
| Length |
25.2 m |
23.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
250 km/h |
273 km/h |
| Operational range |
495 km |
800 km |
| Service ceiling |
4,500 m |
3,050 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
12,000 kg |
13,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
7,160 kg |
7,095 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,119 kW
|
3 x 1,128 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-8?
The Z-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 273 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-8?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Z-8's 3,050 meters (10,006 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-8?
The Z-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-8?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Z-8's 23.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-8?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 22 years before the Z-8 which entered service in 1989.
