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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.