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Mi-17 Hip-H vs S-76 Spirit

Mi-17 Hip-H vs S-76 Spirit at a glance — top speed 250 vs 287 km/h, range 800 vs 761 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 5,307 kg, built 12,000 vs 875 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Sikorsky S-76 Spirit military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-76 Spirit
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H S-76 Spirit
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1975 13 March 1977
Year introduced 1977 1979
Number produced 12000 units 875 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 21.3 m 13.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.5 m
Length 18.5 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 287 km/h
Operational range 800 km 761 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,206 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 5,307 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 3,177 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 2 x 688 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-76 Spirit?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the S-76 Spirit's 761 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-76 Spirit?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the S-76 Spirit's 4,206 meters (13,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-76 Spirit?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the S-76 Spirit's 5,307 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-76 Spirit?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the S-76 Spirit's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-76 Spirit?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 2 years before the S-76 Spirit which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-76 Spirit?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 875 units of the S-76 Spirit.