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AW109 vs Mi-17 Hip-H

AW109 vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 311 vs 250 km/h, range 932 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 3,000 vs 13,000 kg, built 124 vs 12,000 units.

AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW109
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
AW109 Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Mil
First flight 4 August 1971 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1976 1977
Number produced 124 units 12000 units
Average unit price $8 million $15 million
Wingspan 11.0 m 21.3 m
Height 3.5 m 4.8 m
Length 13.0 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 932 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 61 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 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 AW109's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the AW109's 13.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AW109 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the AW109 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The AW109 entered service first in 1976, 1 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.