AS332 Super Puma vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Overview

The AS332 Super Puma and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Aérospatiale and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 327 km/h for the AS332 Super Puma vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The AS332 Super Puma has an operational range of 851 km vs 800 km for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,180 m for the AS332 Super Puma.

The AS332 Super Puma has been produced in 890 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Mi-17 Hip-H first flew 3 years before the AS332 Super Puma (1975 vs 1978).

French medium-sized utility helicopter, developed in the late 1970s, extensively used for military transport, offshore support, and search-and-rescue operations.
Aérospatiale AS332 Super Puma Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale
First flight 13 September 1978
Year introduced 1981
Number produced 890 units
Average unit price --
Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1977
Number produced 12000 units
Average unit price $15 million
Wing area 206.1 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m
Height 5.0 m
Length 16.8 m
Maximum speed 327 km/h
Operational range 851 km
Service ceiling 5,180 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,150 kg
Empty weight 4,660 kg
Total thrust 2 x 688 kW
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 21.3 m
Height 4.8 m
Length 18.5 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h
Operational range 800 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 746 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AS332 Super Puma or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The AS332 Super Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 327 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AS332 Super Puma or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The AS332 Super Puma has a longer range at 851 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the AS332 Super Puma 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 AS332 Super Puma's 5,180 meters (16,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the AS332 Super Puma or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the AS332 Super Puma's 9,150 kg.
Which is larger, the AS332 Super Puma or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the AS332 Super Puma's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the AS332 Super Puma or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 4 years before the AS332 Super Puma which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AS332 Super Puma or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 890 units of the AS332 Super Puma.