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Bristol Belvedere vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Bristol Belvedere vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 222 vs 250 km/h, range 740 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 8,618 vs 13,000 kg, built 26 vs 12,000 units.

Bristol Belvedere military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Bristol Belvedere
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
Bristol Belvedere Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bristol Mil
First flight 5 July 1958 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1961 1977
Number produced 26 units 12000 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 304.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.9 m 21.3 m
Height 5.2 m 4.8 m
Length 16.6 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 740 km 800 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,618 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 5,148 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,092 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bristol Belvedere or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 222 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bristol Belvedere or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bristol Belvedere 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 Bristol Belvedere's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bristol Belvedere or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 8,618 kg.
Which is larger, the Bristol Belvedere or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 16.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bristol Belvedere or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Bristol Belvedere entered service first in 1961, 16 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bristol Belvedere or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 26 units of the Bristol Belvedere.