Bell 47 vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Overview

The Bell 47 and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 169 km/h for the Bell 47 vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Bell 47 has an operational range of 396 km vs 800 km for the Mi-17 Hip-H. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 9.7x the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.

The Bell 47 has been produced in 5,600 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Bell 47 first flew 29 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1946 vs 1975).

American single-rotor light helicopter, developed in the mid-1940s and utilized for a wide range of civilian and military applications including reconnaissance and medical evacuation.
Bell Bell 47 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 1 January 1946
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 5600 units
Average unit price --
Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1977
Number produced 12000 units
Average unit price $15 million
Wing area 100.8 mΒ²
Wingspan 11.3 m β—‰
Height 2.8 m β—‰
Length 9.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 169 km/h β—‰
Operational range 396 km β—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg β—‰
Empty weight 859 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 21.3 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 18.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 250 km/h β—‰
Operational range 800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,489 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 746 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 81 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 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 Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 31 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 5,600 units of the Bell 47.