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MD-900 vs Mi-17 Hip-H

MD-900 vs Mi-17 Hip-H at a glance — top speed 259 vs 250 km/h, range 543 vs 800 km, max takeoff weight 2,835 vs 13,000 kg, built 5 vs 12,000 units.

MD Helicopters MD-900 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MD-900
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Specifications
MD-900 Mi-17 Hip-H
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MD Helicopters Mil
First flight 18 December 1992 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1994 1977
Number produced 5 units 12000 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wingspan 10.3 m 21.3 m
Height 3.7 m 4.8 m
Length 9.9 m 18.5 m
Maximum speed 259 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 543 km 800 km
Service ceiling 5,334 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,835 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 1,531 kg 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW 2 x 1,491 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MD-900 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The MD-900 is faster with a maximum speed of 259 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MD-900 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the MD-900's 543 km.
Which can fly higher, the MD-900 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 MD-900's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the MD-900 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the MD-900's 2,835 kg.
Which is larger, the MD-900 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the MD-900's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the MD-900 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 17 years before the MD-900 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MD-900 or Mi-17 Hip-H?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 5 units of the MD-900.