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Ka-60 Kasatka vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-60 Kasatka
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
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Specifications
Ka-60 Kasatka Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 10 December 1998 1 January 1975
Year introduced -- 1977
Number produced 2 units 12000 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 143.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 21.3 m
Height 4.6 m 4.8 m
Length 15.6 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 700 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,150 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,500 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 956 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Overview

The Ka-60 Kasatka and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Ka-60 Kasatka vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Ka-60 Kasatka has an operational range of 700 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 5,150 m for the Ka-60 Kasatka. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 2.0x the Ka-60 Kasatka's 6,500 kg.

The Ka-60 Kasatka has been produced in 2 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Mi-17 Hip-H first flew 23 years before the Ka-60 Kasatka (1975 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Ka-60 Kasatka is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-60 Kasatka 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-60 Kasatka's 5,150 meters (16,896 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 6,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the Ka-60 Kasatka's 15.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 2 units of the Ka-60 Kasatka.