Mi-17 Hip-H vs Prachand
The Mi-17 Hip-H and the Prachand are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and HAL respectively. Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs 280 km/h for the Prachand. The Mi-17 Hip-H has an operational range of 800 km vs 700 km for the Prachand. The Prachand operates at altitudes up to 6,500 m compared to 6,000 m for the Mi-17 Hip-H. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 2.2x the Prachand's 5,800 kg. The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in 12,000 units vs 19 for the Prachand. Unit cost is $15M for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs $32.6M for the Prachand. The Mi-17 Hip-H first flew 35 years before the Prachand (1975 vs 2010).
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| 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 |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 29 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Number produced | 19 units |
| Average unit price | $32.6 million |
| Wingspan | 21.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,489 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,491 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 13.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 280 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,068 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Prachand?
The Prachand is faster with a maximum speed of 280 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Prachand?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Prachand's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Prachand?
The Prachand has a higher service ceiling at 6,500 meters (21,325 ft) compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Prachand?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Prachand's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Prachand?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the Prachand's 15.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Prachand?
The Prachand is more expensive at approximately $33 million per unit compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Prachand?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 44 years before the Prachand which entered service in 2021.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Prachand?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 19 units of the Prachand.