HH-3 Jolly Green Giant vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Overview

The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 265 km/h for the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has an operational range of 1,443 km vs 800 km for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant operates at altitudes up to 6,400 m compared to 6,000 m for the Mi-17 Hip-H.

The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has been produced in 181 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant first flew 12 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1963 vs 1975).

American twin-engine transport and search and rescue helicopter, developed in the early 1960s, utilized for long-range recovery operations and maritime rescue.
Sikorsky HH-3 Jolly Green Giant Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 17 June 1963
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 181 units
Average unit price --
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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1977
Number produced 12000 units
Average unit price $15 million
Wing area 280.5 mΒ²
Wingspan 19.0 m β—‰
Height 5.5 m β—‰
Length 22.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 265 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,443 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,400 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,002 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,051 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 500 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 21.3 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 18.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 250 km/h β—‰
Operational range 800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,489 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 746 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant is faster with a maximum speed of 265 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has a longer range at 1,443 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant has a higher service ceiling at 6,400 meters (20,997 ft) compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant's 10,002 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The HH-3 Jolly Green Giant entered service first in 1963, 14 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 181 units of the HH-3 Jolly Green Giant.