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

Overview

The CH-53 Sea Stallion and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 315 km/h for the CH-53 Sea Stallion vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The CH-53 Sea Stallion has an operational range of 1,000 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 5,639 m for the CH-53 Sea Stallion. At 33,300 kg MTOW, the CH-53 Sea Stallion is 2.6x the Mi-17 Hip-H's 13,000 kg.

The CH-53 Sea Stallion has been produced in 284 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. Unit cost is $40M for the CH-53 Sea Stallion vs $15M for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The CH-53 Sea Stallion first flew 11 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1964 vs 1975).

CH-53 Sea Stallion

American heavy-lift helicopter, noteworthy for its service in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, principally deployed for transport duties.
Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 14 October 1964
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 284 units
Average unit price $40 million
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Mi-17 Hip-H

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 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1977
Number produced 12000 units
Average unit price $15 million
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CH-53 Sea Stallion

Wingspan 24.1 m ◉
Height 8.5 m ◉
Length 30.2 m ◉
Maximum speed 315 km/h ◉
Operational range 1,000 km ◉
Service ceiling 5,639 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 33,300 kg ◉
Empty weight 15,071 kg ◉
Total thrust 3 x 1,090 kW ◉

Mi-17 Hip-H

Wingspan 21.3 m ◉
Height 4.8 m ◉
Length 18.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 250 km/h ◉
Operational range 800 km ◉
Service ceiling 6,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 7,489 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 746 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.

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