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Westland Lynx vs Mi-17 Hip-H

Westland Lynx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
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Specifications
Westland Lynx Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland Mil
First flight 21 March 1971 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1978 1977
Number produced 450 units 12000 units
Average unit price $10 million $15 million
Wingspan 12.8 m 21.3 m
Height 3.6 m 4.8 m
Length 15.0 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 528 km 800 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 2,740 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Overview

The Westland Lynx and the Mi-17 Hip-H are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Westland and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Westland Lynx vs 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Westland Lynx has an operational range of 528 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 3,200 m for the Westland Lynx. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 2.7x the Westland Lynx's 4,760 kg.

The Westland Lynx has been produced in 450 units vs 12,000 for the Mi-17 Hip-H. Unit cost is $10M for the Westland Lynx vs $15M for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Westland Lynx first flew 4 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1971 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Westland Lynx or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Westland Lynx 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 Westland Lynx or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Westland Lynx's 528 km.
Which can fly higher, the Westland Lynx 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 Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Westland Lynx or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Westland Lynx's 4,760 kg.
Which is larger, the Westland Lynx or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the Westland Lynx's 15.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Westland Lynx or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Westland Lynx at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Westland Lynx or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 1 years before the Westland Lynx which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Westland Lynx or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 450 units of the Westland Lynx.