Mil MI-8 vs Sikorsky S-61N
The Mil Mi-8/Mi-17 and Sikorsky S-61 are heavy twin-turbine utility helicopters — both large-capacity transport/utility workhorses.
Live Market Snapshot
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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 | Sikorsky S-61N |
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| All events | 1 | 6 |
| Serious | 0 | 1 |
| Fatal | 1 | 2 |
| Fatalities | 13 | 13 |
| % Fatal | 100% | 33% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | MIL MI-8 | Sikorsky S-61N |
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| Price Range | — | — |
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| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | 30 |
| Cruise Speed | 32 kts (59 km/h) | — |
| Range | 267 nm (494 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 28,660 lbs (13,000 kg) | — |
| Engines | 1 x Turboshaft | 2 x Turboprop |
Which Should You Buy: MIL MI-8 or Sikorsky S-61N?
Bottom line: Choose either by support/registration feasibility and component-life status — both are heavy haulers. The Mi-8 offers huge capacity at low acquisition cost (Russian-systems support is the key factor); the S-61 has Western support. Mi-8 = capacity/value; S-61 = Western-support.
Pick the MI-8 if…
Pick the S-61N if…
- More seats — 30 vs 2.
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