Mi-17 Hip-H vs NH90 / Caiman

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
European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s.
Picture of NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer NHIndustries
First flight 18 December 1995
Year introduced 2004
Number produced 471 units
Average unit price $42 million
Wingspan -- m
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 18.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 250 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,489 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Mil Mi-17 Hip-H
Wingspan 16.3 m
Height 5.3 m â—‰
Length 19.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 880 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 10,600 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,400 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,693 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman 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 NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or NH90 / Caiman?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or NH90 / Caiman?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the NH90 / Caiman's 10,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-17 Hip-H or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or NH90 / Caiman?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 27 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-17 Hip-H or NH90 / Caiman?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 471 units of the NH90 / Caiman.