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Ka-27 Helix vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Kamov Ka-27 Helix military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-27 Helix
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
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Specifications
Ka-27 Helix Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 8 August 1973 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1982 1977
Number produced 201 units 12000 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wingspan 15.8 m 21.3 m
Height 5.5 m 4.8 m
Length 11.3 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 980 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 6,500 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 830 kW 2 x 746 kW
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Overview

The Ka-27 Helix and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the Ka-27 Helix vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Ka-27 Helix has an operational range of 980 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 5,000 m for the Ka-27 Helix.

The Ka-27 Helix has been produced in 201 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Ka-27 Helix first flew 2 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1973 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Ka-27 Helix is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-27 Helix 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-27 Helix's 5,000 meters (16,404 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 5 years before the Ka-27 Helix which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 201 units of the Ka-27 Helix.