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AH-1 Cobra vs Mi-17 Hip-H

AH-1 Cobra vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 277 vs 250 km/h, range 570 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 8,391 vs 13,000 kg, built 1,116 vs 12,000 units.

Bell AH-1 Cobra military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1 Cobra
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
AH-1 Cobra Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 7 September 1965 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1967 1977
Number produced 1116 units 12000 units
Average unit price $13 million $15 million
Wingspan 13.4 m 21.3 m
Height 4.4 m 4.8 m
Length 17.8 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 277 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 570 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The AH-1 Cobra is faster with a maximum speed of 277 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 27 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 570 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 8,391 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the AH-1 Cobra's 17.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the AH-1 Cobra at $13 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The AH-1 Cobra entered service first in 1967, 10 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 1,116 units of the AH-1 Cobra.