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Ka-25 Hormone vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Kamov Ka-25 Hormone military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-25 Hormone
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
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Specifications
Ka-25 Hormone Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 26 April 1961 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1968 1977
Number produced 460 units 12000 units
Average unit price $6 million $15 million
Wingspan 15.7 m 21.3 m
Height 5.4 m 4.8 m
Length 9.8 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 400 km 800 km
Service ceiling 3,350 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 4,765 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 727 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Overview

The Ka-25 Hormone and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 220 km/h for the Ka-25 Hormone vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Ka-25 Hormone has an operational range of 400 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 3,350 m for the Ka-25 Hormone.

The Ka-25 Hormone has been produced in 460 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. Unit cost is $6M for the Ka-25 Hormone vs $15M for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Ka-25 Hormone first flew 14 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1961 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 220 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-25 Hormone 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 Ka-25 Hormone's 3,350 meters (10,990 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Ka-25 Hormone at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Ka-25 Hormone entered service first in 1968, 9 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 460 units of the Ka-25 Hormone.