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206 JetRanger vs Mi-17 Hip-H

206 JetRanger vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 226 vs 250 km/h, range 624 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 2,495 vs 13,000 kg, built 7,300 vs 12,000 units.

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
206 JetRanger Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 10 January 1966 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1967 1977
Number produced 7300 units 12000 units
Average unit price $1.3 million $15 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 21.3 m
Height 3.9 m 4.8 m
Length 12.9 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 624 km 800 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the 206 JetRanger's 226 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the 206 JetRanger's 624 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger 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 206 JetRanger's 4,572 meters (15,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the 206 JetRanger's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the 206 JetRanger at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The 206 JetRanger 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 206 JetRanger or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 7,300 units of the 206 JetRanger.