Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 vs Boeing V-22 Osprey
Full specs: Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 Boeing V-22 Osprey
Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 and Boeing V-22 Osprey are both helicopter, compared here on public specifications. The Boeing V-22 Osprey leads on max speed (565 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) | 250 km/h | 565 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 230 km/h | 446 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 800 km | 1,627 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6,000 m | 7,620 m ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 6 | N/A |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 1,500 kg | N/A |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 18.17 m | 17.5 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 7,100 kg | 15,032 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 13,000 kg | 27,443 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 4 |
| Cargo payload (kg) | N/A | 9,070 kg |
| Troop capacity | 24 | 24 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 2,400 hp | 6,150 hp ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $72,000,000 |
| Units built | 12,000 ✓ | 400 |
| Operator countries | 50 ✓ | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 and Boeing V-22 Osprey? +
The Boeing V-22 Osprey is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 565 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Boeing V-22 Osprey has the longest range at 1,627 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 carries the largest weapons payload at 1,500 kg.
Which is cheaper? +
The Boeing V-22 Osprey has the lower public unit-cost figure at 72,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The Boeing V-22 Osprey has the higher cruise speed at 446 km/h.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Boeing V-22 Osprey has the higher service ceiling at 7,620 m.
Is the Russian Helicopters Mi-8MTV-5 better than the Boeing V-22 Osprey? +
On the public specs we track, the Boeing V-22 Osprey leads on 5 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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