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Ka-31 vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Ka-31 vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 250 vs 250 km/h, range 600 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 12,500 vs 13,000 kg, built 28 vs 12,000 units.

Kamov Ka-31 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-31
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
Ka-31 Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 1 January 1987 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1995 1977
Number produced 28 units 12000 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 397.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 15.9 m 21.3 m
Height 5.6 m 4.8 m
Length 12.5 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 600 km 800 km
Service ceiling -- m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,500 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,864 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-31 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Ka-31's 250 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-31 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Ka-31's 600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-31 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-31's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-31 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Ka-31's 12,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-31 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the Ka-31's 12.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-31 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 18 years before the Ka-31 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-31 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 28 units of the Ka-31.