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AH-6 Little Bird vs Mi-17 Hip-H

AH-6 Little Bird vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 282 vs 250 km/h, range 430 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 1,610 vs 13,000 kg, built 1,420 vs 12,000 units.

Boeing AH-6 Little Bird military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-6 Little Bird
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
AH-6 Little Bird Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Mil
First flight 27 February 1963 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1980 1977
Number produced 1420 units 12000 units
Average unit price $7.5 million $15 million
Wingspan 8.4 m 21.3 m
Height 2.6 m 4.8 m
Length 9.2 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 430 km 800 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 896 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The AH-6 Little Bird is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 32 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 4,877 meters (16,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AH-6 Little Bird or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the AH-6 Little Bird at $7.5 million.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 3 years before the AH-6 Little Bird which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 1,420 units of the AH-6 Little Bird.