CH-46 Sea Knight vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Overview

The CH-46 Sea Knight and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing/Vertol and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 266 km/h for the CH-46 Sea Knight vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The CH-46 Sea Knight has an operational range of 1,020 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 4,267 m for the CH-46 Sea Knight.

The CH-46 Sea Knight has been produced in 524 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. Unit cost is $14M for the CH-46 Sea Knight vs $15M for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The CH-46 Sea Knight first flew 17 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1958 vs 1975).

American medium-lift tandem rotor helicopter, notably deployed in Vietnam and Iraq, used for troop transportation and search and rescue operations.
Boeing/Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing/Vertol
First flight 22 April 1958
Year introduced 1964
Number produced 524 units
Average unit price $14 million
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
Wingspan 16.0 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 13.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 266 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,020 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,047 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 700 kW β—‰
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 β—‰
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 CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is faster with a maximum speed of 266 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 16 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-46 Sea Knight 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 CH-46 Sea Knight's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 11,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the CH-46 Sea Knight at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The CH-46 Sea Knight entered service first in 1964, 13 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 524 units of the CH-46 Sea Knight.