Ka-26 vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Overview

The Ka-26 and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 170 km/h for the Ka-26 vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Ka-26 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 3,000 m for the Ka-26. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 4.0x the Ka-26's 3,250 kg.

The Ka-26 has been produced in 816 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Ka-26 first flew 10 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1965 vs 1975).

Soviet light utility helicopter with co-axial rotors, developed in the mid-20th century, primarily used for agricultural crop dusting and light military transport.
Kamov Ka-26 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 18 August 1965
Year introduced 1969
Number produced 816 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 🇨🇳 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 13.0 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 7.8 m
Maximum speed 170 km/h
Operational range 400 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,250 kg
Empty weight 1,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kW
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 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.