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HH-52 Seaguard vs Mi-17 Hip-H

HH-52 Seaguard vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 176 vs 250 km/h, range 763 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 13,000 kg, built 175 vs 12,000 units.

Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 HH-52 Seaguard
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
HH-52 Seaguard Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Mil
First flight 14 May 1958 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1963 1977
Number produced 175 units 12000 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 204.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 21.3 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 13.6 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 763 km 800 km
Service ceiling 3,400 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 2,306 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 1 x 540 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 176 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 763 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-52 Seaguard 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 HH-52 Seaguard's 3,400 meters (11,154 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 13.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The HH-52 Seaguard 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-52 Seaguard or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 175 units of the HH-52 Seaguard.