Mi-8 Hip vs W-3 Sokol
| 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 |
| Polish utility helicopter, renowned for search and rescue missions, particularly during UN peacekeeping operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | PZL |
| First flight | 16 November 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 149 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 21.3 m |
| 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 1,119 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | 5.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 260 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 745 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,910 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,850 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 662 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol has a longer range at 745 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol has a higher service ceiling at 4,910 meters (16,108 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or W-3 Sokol?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the W-3 Sokol's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or W-3 Sokol?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the W-3 Sokol's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or W-3 Sokol?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 19 years before the W-3 Sokol which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or W-3 Sokol?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 149 units of the W-3 Sokol.