Comparison of Kamov Ka-27 “Helix” and Mil Mi-8 “Hip”

Attribute	Kamov Ka-27 “Helix” ×	Mil Mi-8 “Hip” ×
General
Manufacturer	Kamov	MIL Helicopters
Model	Kamov Ka-27 “Helix”	Mil Mi-8 “Hip”
Country	Russia	Russia
Manufactured from (year)	1982	1961
Type	Military Helicopters	Military Helicopters
Icao	KA27	-
Performance
Engine	2x 2 × Isotov TV3-117V turboshaft engines	2 × Klimov TV3-117Mt turboshafts -
Power, hp (hp)	2,230	1,950
Max cruise speed (km/h)	206	224
Travel range (km)	982	959
Fuel economy (km/l)	0.426	0.298
Service ceiling (m)	4,999	4,500
Rate of climb (m/sec)	12.5	8.99
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	12,000	12,000
Max payload (kg)	4,000	3,000
Fuel tank capacity (l)	2,650	3,702
Dimensions
Seats	6	28
Cabin height (m)	1.24	1.26
Cabin width (m)	1.3	1.2
Cabin length (m)	4.52	-
Exterior length (m)	11.3	18.17
Tail height (m)	5.5	-
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.5	-
Wing span (m)	15.8	21.29
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets