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H135M / EC365 vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Airbus Helicopters H135M / EC365 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 H135M / EC365
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
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Specifications
H135M / EC365 Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Mil
First flight 15 February 1994 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1996 1977
Number produced 1400 units 12000 units
Average unit price $12 million $15 million
Wingspan 10.2 m 21.3 m
Height 3.5 m 4.8 m
Length 12.2 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 630 km 800 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,900 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 1,490 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 260 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Overview

The H135M / EC365 and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 287 km/h for the H135M / EC365 vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The H135M / EC365 has an operational range of 630 km vs 800 km for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The H135M / EC365 operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 6,000 m for the Mi-17 Hip-H. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 4.5x the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.

The H135M / EC365 has been produced in 1,400 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. Unit cost is $12M for the H135M / EC365 vs $15M for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Mi-17 Hip-H first flew 19 years before the H135M / EC365 (1975 vs 1994).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The H135M / EC365 is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the H135M / EC365's 630 km.
Which can fly higher, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The H135M / EC365 has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the H135M / EC365's 2,900 kg.
Which is larger, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the H135M / EC365's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the H135M / EC365 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 19 years before the H135M / EC365 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H135M / EC365 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 1,400 units of the H135M / EC365.