Russian Helicopters Mi-26 vs Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5
Full specs: Russian Helicopters Mi-26 Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5
Russian Helicopters Mi-26 and Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 are both helicopter, compared here on public specifications. The Russian Helicopters Mi-26 leads on max speed (295 vs 250 km/h). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 295 km/h ✓ | 250 km/h |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 255 km/h ✓ | 230 km/h |
| Range (km) | 800 km | 800 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4,600 m | 6,000 m ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | N/A | 6 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | N/A | 1,500 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 33.73 m | 18.17 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 28,200 kg | 7,100 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 56,000 kg | 13,000 kg |
| Crew | 5 | 3 |
| Cargo payload (kg) | 20,000 kg | N/A |
| Troop capacity | 82 ✓ | 24 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 11,400 hp ✓ | 2,400 hp |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 316 | 12,000 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 12 | 50 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Russian Helicopters Mi-26 and Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-26 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 295 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-26 has the longest range at 800 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 carries the largest weapons payload at 1,500 kg.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-26 has the higher cruise speed at 255 km/h.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 has the higher service ceiling at 6,000 m.
Which has the higher troop capacity? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-26 has the higher troop capacity at 82.
Is the Russian Helicopters Mi-26 better than the Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5? +
On the public specs we track, the Russian Helicopters Mi-26 leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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