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Ka-26 vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Ka-26 vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 170 vs 250 km/h, range 400 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 3,250 vs 13,000 kg, built 816 vs 12,000 units.

Kamov Ka-26 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-26
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
Ka-26 Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 18 August 1965 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1969 1977
Number produced 816 units 12000 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wingspan 13.0 m 21.3 m
Height 4.1 m 4.8 m
Length 7.8 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 170 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 400 km 800 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,250 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 1,950 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-26 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Ka-26's 170 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-26 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Ka-26's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-26 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-26's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-26 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Ka-26's 3,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-26 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the Ka-26's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-26 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Ka-26 entered service first in 1969, 8 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-26 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 816 units of the Ka-26.