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Mi-8 Hip vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
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Specifications
Mi-8 Hip UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Bell
First flight 24 June 1961 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1967 1959
Number produced 17000 units 16000 units
Average unit price $4 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 14.6 m
Height 5.7 m 4.5 m
Length 25.2 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 495 km 510 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 560 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a longer range at 510 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has a higher service ceiling at 5,910 meters (19,389 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-8 Hip is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 8 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 16,000 units of the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey".