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Mi-17 Hip-H vs Mi-6 Hook

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
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Mil Mi-6 Hook military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-6 Hook
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Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H Mi-6 Hook
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 1 January 1975 5 June 1957
Year introduced 1977 1959
Number produced 12000 units 500 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 962.1 m²
Wingspan 21.3 m 35.0 m
Height 4.8 m 9.2 m
Length 18.5 m 33.2 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 800 km 970 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 44,000 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 2 x 4,100 kW
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Overview

The Mi-17 Hip-H and the Mi-6 Hook are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs 300 km/h for the Mi-6 Hook. The Mi-17 Hip-H has an operational range of 800 km vs 970 km for the Mi-6 Hook. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the Mi-6 Hook. At 44,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-6 Hook is 3.4x the Mi-17 Hip-H's 13,000 kg.

The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in 12,000 units vs 500 for the Mi-6 Hook. The Mi-6 Hook first flew 18 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1957 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook 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 Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a longer range at 970 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Mi-6 Hook's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 44,000 kg compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook is longer at 33.2 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook entered service first in 1959, 18 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 500 units of the Mi-6 Hook.