KUH-1 Surion vs Mi-17 Hip-H
| South Korean utility helicopter, utilized mainly for troop transportation and medevac, active in military operations since 2013. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 10 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 170 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions. | |
| 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 |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Service ceiling | 3,048 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,709 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,973 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,228 kW â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,489 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,491 kW â—‰ |