Mi-17 Hip-H vs S-76 Spirit

The Mi-17 Hip-H and the S-76 Spirit are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs 287 km/h for the S-76 Spirit. The Mi-17 Hip-H has an operational range of 800 km vs 761 km for the S-76 Spirit. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,206 m for the S-76 Spirit. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 2.4x the S-76 Spirit's 5,307 kg. The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in 12,000 units vs 875 for the S-76 Spirit. The Mi-17 Hip-H first flew 2 years before the S-76 Spirit (1975 vs 1977).

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 medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s.
Sikorsky S-76 Spirit Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 13 March 1977
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 875 units
Average unit price --
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—‰
Wingspan 13.4 m β—‰
Height 4.5 m β—‰
Length 16.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 287 km/h β—‰
Operational range 761 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,206 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,307 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,177 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 344 kW β—‰

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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.