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Bell 430 vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Bell 430 vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 278 vs 250 km/h, range 600 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 4,218 vs 13,000 kg, built 136 vs 12,000 units.

Bell 430 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 430
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
Bell 430 Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 25 October 1994 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1995 1977
Number produced 136 units 12000 units
Average unit price $10 million $15 million
Wingspan 12.8 m 21.3 m
Height 3.8 m 4.8 m
Length 15.3 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 278 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 600 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,218 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 2,406 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 585 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 430 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Bell 430 is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 430 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Bell 430's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 430 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Bell 430 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 430 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Bell 430's 4,218 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 430 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the Bell 430's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Bell 430 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Bell 430 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Bell 430 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 18 years before the Bell 430 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 430 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 136 units of the Bell 430.