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Mi-17 Hip-H vs Atlas Oryx

Mi-17 Hip-H vs Atlas Oryx at a glance — top speed 250 vs 306 km/h, range 800 vs 303 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 8,000 kg, built 12,000 vs 50 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Atlas Oryx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Oryx
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H Atlas Oryx
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇿🇦 South Africa
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Atlas
First flight 1 January 1975 1 January 1986
Year introduced 1977 1987
Number produced 12000 units 50 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 191.0 m²
Wingspan 21.3 m 15.6 m
Height 4.8 m 5.1 m
Length 18.5 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 800 km 303 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 7,162 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 3,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 2 x 1,400 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Atlas Oryx?
The Atlas Oryx is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Atlas Oryx?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Atlas Oryx's 303 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Atlas Oryx?
The Atlas Oryx has a higher service ceiling at 7,162 meters (23,497 ft) compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Atlas Oryx?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Atlas Oryx's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Atlas Oryx?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the Atlas Oryx's 15.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Atlas Oryx?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 10 years before the Atlas Oryx which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Atlas Oryx?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 50 units of the Atlas Oryx.