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407 vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Bell 407 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 407
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
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Specifications
407 Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 29 June 1995 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1996 1977
Number produced 1600 units 12000 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 89.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 21.3 m
Height 3.6 m 4.8 m
Length 12.7 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 600 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,700 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,722 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 1,210 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 1 x 606 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Overview

The 407 and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 260 km/h for the 407 vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The 407 has an operational range of 600 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 5,700 m for the 407. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 4.8x the 407's 2,722 kg.

The 407 has been produced in 1,600 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Mi-17 Hip-H first flew 20 years before the 407 (1975 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 407 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The 407 is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 407 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the 407's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the 407 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 407's 5,700 meters (18,700 ft).
Which is heavier, the 407 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the 407's 2,722 kg.
Which is larger, the 407 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the 407's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the 407 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 19 years before the 407 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 407 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 1,600 units of the 407.