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Bell 412 vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Bell 412 vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 260 vs 250 km/h, range 980 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 5,398 vs 13,000 kg, built 1,300 vs 12,000 units.

Bell 412 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Bell 412
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
Bell 412 Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 1 August 1979 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1981 1977
Number produced 1300 units 12000 units
Average unit price $15 million $15 million
Wing area 154.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 21.3 m
Height 4.6 m 4.8 m
Length 17.1 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 980 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,398 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 3,079 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 1 x 930 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 412 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Bell 412 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 Bell 412 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Bell 412 has a longer range at 980 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 412 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Bell 412 has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 412 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Bell 412's 5,398 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 412 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the Bell 412's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bell 412 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Bell 412 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Bell 412 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 4 years before the Bell 412 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 412 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 1,300 units of the Bell 412.