Mi-17 Hip-H vs Mi-8 Hip

Mi-17 Hip-H

Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.

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

Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally.

Origin country	🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category	Military Helicopters
Manufacturer	Mil
First flight	24 June 1961
Year introduced	1967
Number produced	17000 units
Average unit price	$4 million

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-8 Hip?

The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.

Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-8 Hip?

The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 0 km.

Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-8 Hip?

The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).

Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-8 Hip?

The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 12,000 kg.

Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-8 Hip?

The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.

Which is more expensive, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-8 Hip?

The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Mi-8 Hip at $4.0 million.

Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-8 Hip?

The Mi-8 Hip entered service first in 1967, 10 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-8 Hip?

The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 12,000 units of the Mi-17 Hip-H.