Mi-17 Hip-H vs Mi-26 Halo
The Mi-17 Hip-H and the Mi-26 Halo are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively. Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs 295 km/h for the Mi-26 Halo. The Mi-17 Hip-H has an operational range of 800 km vs 500 km for the Mi-26 Halo. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,600 m for the Mi-26 Halo. At 56,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-26 Halo is 4.3x the Mi-17 Hip-H's 13,000 kg. The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in 12,000 units vs 316 for the Mi-26 Halo. Unit cost is $15M for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs $25M for the Mi-26 Halo. The Mi-17 Hip-H first flew 2 years before the Mi-26 Halo (1975 vs 1977).
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| 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 |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 14 December 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 316 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wingspan | 21.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| 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—‰ |
| Wingspan | 32.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 40.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 295 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 56,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is faster with a maximum speed of 295 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 45 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Mi-26 Halo's 4,600 meters (15,091 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 6 years before the Mi-26 Halo which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 316 units of the Mi-26 Halo.