Mil MI-8 vs Bell Huey
The Bell Huey (UH-1 family) and Mil Mi-8 are the two iconic Cold War utility helicopters — the Huey is the agile medium utility classic; the Mi-8 is the much larger, higher-capacity Soviet transport workhorse.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
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- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
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- Source marketplaces
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- Model years available
- 2011–2011
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Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | MIL MI-8 | Bell Huey |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 1 | 1 |
| Serious | 0 | 0 |
| Fatal | 1 | 0 |
| Fatalities | 13 | 0 |
| % Fatal | 100% | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | MIL MI-8 | Bell Huey |
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| Price Range | — | — |
| Category | — | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | — |
| Cruise Speed | 32 kts (59 km/h) | 111 kts (206 km/h) |
| Range | 267 nm (494 km) | 300 nm (556 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | 28,660 lbs (13,000 kg) | 9,500 lbs (4,309 kg) |
| Engines | 1 x Turboshaft | — |
Which Should You Buy: MIL MI-8 or Bell Huey?
Bottom line: Choose the Mi-8 for far greater cabin volume and payload — a heavy utility transport. Choose the Huey for a smaller, more agile and more widely-supported (in the West) utility helicopter — selection comes down to payload class, region and parts access.
Pick the MI-8 if…
Pick the Huey if…
- Faster cruise — 111 kts vs 32 kts.
- Longer range — 300 nm vs 267 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.