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Mi-17 Hip-H vs Mi-8 Hip

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
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Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 1 January 1975 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1977 1967
Number produced 12000 units 17000 units
Average unit price $15 million $4 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 21.3 m
Height 4.8 m 5.7 m
Length 18.5 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 800 km 495 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 746 kW 2 x 560 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

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-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Mi-8 Hip's 495 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.