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KUH-1 Surion vs Mi-17 Hip-H

KAI KUH-1 Surion military helicopters side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KUH-1 Surion
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
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Specifications
KUH-1 Surion Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer KAI Mil
First flight 10 March 2010 1 January 1975
Year introduced 2013 1977
Number produced 170 units 12000 units
Average unit price $21 million $15 million
Wingspan 15.8 m 21.3 m
Height 4.5 m 4.8 m
Length 19.0 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 828 km 800 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,709 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 4,973 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,228 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Overview

The KUH-1 Surion and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by KAI and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the KUH-1 Surion vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The KUH-1 Surion has an operational range of 828 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 3,048 m for the KUH-1 Surion.

The KUH-1 Surion has been produced in 170 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. Unit cost is $21M for the KUH-1 Surion vs $15M for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Mi-17 Hip-H first flew 35 years before the KUH-1 Surion (1975 vs 2010).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KUH-1 Surion or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The KUH-1 Surion 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 KUH-1 Surion or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The KUH-1 Surion has a longer range at 828 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the KUH-1 Surion 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 KUH-1 Surion's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KUH-1 Surion or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 8,709 kg.
Which is larger, the KUH-1 Surion or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The KUH-1 Surion is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KUH-1 Surion or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The KUH-1 Surion is more expensive at approximately $21 million per unit compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the KUH-1 Surion or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 36 years before the KUH-1 Surion which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KUH-1 Surion or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 170 units of the KUH-1 Surion.