Mi-17 Hip-H vs OH-58 Kiowa

Overview

The Mi-17 Hip-H and the OH-58 Kiowa are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs 240 km/h for the OH-58 Kiowa. The Mi-17 Hip-H has an operational range of 800 km vs 260 km for the OH-58 Kiowa. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,575 m for the OH-58 Kiowa. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 5.2x the OH-58 Kiowa's 2,495 kg.

The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in 12,000 units vs 2,325 for the OH-58 Kiowa. The OH-58 Kiowa first flew 13 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1962 vs 1975).

Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1977
Number produced 12000 units
Average unit price $15 million
American single-engine single-rotor military helicopter, introduced in the late 1960s, used for observation, utility, and direct fire support.
Bell OH-58 Kiowa Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 8 December 1962
Year introduced 1969
Number produced 2325 units
Average unit price --
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 21.3 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 18.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 250 km/h β—‰
Operational range 800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,489 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 746 kW β—‰
Wing area 89.4 mΒ²
Wingspan 10.7 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 12.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 240 km/h β—‰
Operational range 260 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,575 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,737 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 240 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 260 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 4,575 meters (15,009 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 12.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-58 Kiowa entered service first in 1969, 8 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 OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 2,325 units of the OH-58 Kiowa.