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Mi-8 Hip vs Z-18

Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Changhe Z-18 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-18
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Specifications
Mi-8 Hip Z-18
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Changhe
First flight 24 June 1961 18 March 2010
Year introduced 1967 2018
Number produced 17000 units 133 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wingspan 21.3 m 19.0 m
Height 5.7 m 6.7 m
Length 25.2 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 336 km/h
Operational range 495 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 4,500 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 13,800 kg
Empty weight 7,160 kg 6,865 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,119 kW 3 x 1,300 kW
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Overview

The Mi-8 Hip and the Z-18 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Changhe respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip vs 336 km/h for the Z-18. The Mi-8 Hip has an operational range of 495 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-18. The Z-18 operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-8 Hip.

The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in 17,000 units vs 133 for the Z-18. The Mi-8 Hip first flew 49 years before the Z-18 (1961 vs 2010).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 250 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-18?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Z-18's 23.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-18?
The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 51 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-8 Hip or Z-18?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 133 units of the Z-18.