HH-52 Seaguard vs Mi-17 Hip-H
Overview
The HH-52 Seaguard and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Mil respectively.
Top speed is 176 km/h for the HH-52 Seaguard vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The HH-52 Seaguard has an operational range of 763 km vs 800 km for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 3,400 m for the HH-52 Seaguard. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 3.5x the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,765 kg.
The HH-52 Seaguard has been produced in 175 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The HH-52 Seaguard first flew 17 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1958 vs 1975).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 14 May 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 175 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 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 | 204.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 176 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 763 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,400 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,765 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,306 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 540 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 21.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,489 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 746 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.