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Mi-8 Hip vs UH-60 Black Hawk

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-60 Black Hawk
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Specifications
Mi-8 Hip UH-60 Black Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sikorsky
First flight 24 June 1961 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1967 1979
Number produced 17000 units 5000 units
Average unit price $4 million $21 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 16.4 m
Height 5.7 m 4.9 m
Length 25.2 m 19.5 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 294 km/h
Operational range 495 km 590 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 10,659 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 4,819 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 2 x 1,208 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 294 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a longer range at 590 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,791 meters (18,999 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 10,659 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the UH-60 Black Hawk's 19.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The UH-60 Black Hawk is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 12 years before the UH-60 Black Hawk which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or UH-60 Black Hawk?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 5,000 units of the UH-60 Black Hawk.