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Mi-17 Hip-H vs NH90 / Caiman

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷🇮🇹🇳🇱 NH90 / Caiman
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Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H NH90 / Caiman
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil NHIndustries
First flight 1 January 1975 18 December 1995
Year introduced 1977 2004
Number produced 12000 units 471 units
Average unit price $15 million $42 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 16.3 m
Height 4.8 m 5.3 m
Length 18.5 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 800 km 880 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 10,600 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 6,400 kg
Total thrust 2 x 746 kW 2 x 847 kW
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Overview

The Mi-17 Hip-H and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and NHIndustries respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The Mi-17 Hip-H has an operational range of 800 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 6,000 m for the NH90 / Caiman.

The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in 12,000 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman. Unit cost is $15M for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs $42M for the NH90 / Caiman. The Mi-17 Hip-H first flew 20 years before the NH90 / Caiman (1975 vs 1995).

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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 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 6,000 meters (19,685 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.