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H-21 Shawnee vs Mi-17 Hip-H

H-21 Shawnee vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 204 vs 250 km/h, range 426 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 6,895 vs 13,000 kg, built 707 vs 12,000 units.

Piasecki H-21 Shawnee military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 H-21 Shawnee
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
H-21 Shawnee Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Piasecki Mil
First flight 11 April 1952 1 January 1975
Year introduced -- 1977
Number produced 707 units 12000 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 282.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.4 m 21.3 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 16.0 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 204 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 426 km 800 km
Service ceiling 2,880 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,895 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 4,060 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H-21 Shawnee or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 204 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H-21 Shawnee or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 426 km.
Which can fly higher, the H-21 Shawnee 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 H-21 Shawnee's 2,880 meters (9,448 ft).
Which is heavier, the H-21 Shawnee or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 6,895 kg.
Which is larger, the H-21 Shawnee or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the H-21 Shawnee's 16.0 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H-21 Shawnee or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 707 units of the H-21 Shawnee.