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CH-53 Sea Stallion vs Mi-17 Hip-H

CH-53 Sea Stallion vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 315 vs 250 km/h, range 1,000 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 33,300 vs 13,000 kg, built 284 vs 12,000 units.

Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 CH-53 Sea Stallion
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
CH-53 Sea Stallion Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Mil
First flight 14 October 1964 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1966 1977
Number produced 284 units 12000 units
Average unit price $40 million $15 million
Wingspan 24.1 m 21.3 m
Height 8.5 m 4.8 m
Length 30.2 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,639 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,300 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 15,071 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 3 x 3,270 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-53 Sea Stallion 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-53 Sea Stallion's 5,639 meters (18,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,300 kg compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion entered service first in 1966, 11 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 284 units of the CH-53 Sea Stallion.