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Mi-17 Hip-H vs Mi-26 Halo

Mi-17 Hip-H vs Mi-26 Halo at a glance — top speed 250 vs 295 km/h, range 800 vs 500 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 56,000 kg, built 12,000 vs 316 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Mil Mi-26 Halo military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-26 Halo
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H Mi-26 Halo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 1 January 1975 14 December 1977
Year introduced 1977 1983
Number produced 12000 units 316 units
Average unit price $15 million $25 million
Wing area -- m² 804.3 m²
Wingspan 21.3 m 32.0 m
Height 4.8 m 8.1 m
Length 18.5 m 40.0 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 295 km/h
Operational range 800 km 500 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 56,000 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 28,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 2 x 8,500 kW
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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.