HH-60 Pave Hawk vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Overview

The HH-60 Pave Hawk and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 357 km/h for the HH-60 Pave Hawk vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The HH-60 Pave Hawk has an operational range of 691 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 4,300 m for the HH-60 Pave Hawk.

The HH-60 Pave Hawk has been produced in 112 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Mi-17 Hip-H first flew 12 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk (1975 vs 1987).

American medium-lift utility military helicopter, derived from the S-70 and UH-60, designed for combat search and rescue and special operations in hostile environments since the late 1980s.
Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1987
Year introduced 1987
Number produced 112 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
Wingspan 16.1 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 19.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 357 km/h β—‰
Operational range 691 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,979 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,257 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 725 kW β—‰
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—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 107 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 691 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-60 Pave Hawk 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-60 Pave Hawk's 4,300 meters (14,107 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the HH-60 Pave Hawk's 9,979 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 10 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.