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H215M / AS532 Cougar vs Mi-17 Hip-H

H215M / AS532 Cougar vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 250 vs 250 km/h, range 573 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 9,000 vs 13,000 kg, built 408 vs 12,000 units.

Airbus Helicopters H215M / AS532 Cougar military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 H215M / AS532 Cougar
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
H215M / AS532 Cougar Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters Mil
First flight 1 September 1978 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1978 1977
Number produced 408 units 12000 units
Average unit price $18 million $15 million
Wingspan 15.6 m 21.3 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 18.7 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 573 km 800 km
Service ceiling 4,100 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,000 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 4,330 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,185 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 250 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 573 km.
Which can fly higher, the H215M / AS532 Cougar 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 H215M / AS532 Cougar's 4,100 meters (13,451 ft).
Which is heavier, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the H215M / AS532 Cougar's 9,000 kg.
Which is larger, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is longer at 18.7 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The H215M / AS532 Cougar is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 1 years before the H215M / AS532 Cougar which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H215M / AS532 Cougar or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 408 units of the H215M / AS532 Cougar.