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Mi-17 Hip-H vs SA315 Alouette II

Mi-17 Hip-H vs SA315 Alouette II at a glance — top speed 250 vs 192 km/h, range 800 vs 565 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 1,600 kg, built 12,000 vs 1,300 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
SA315 Alouette II military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA315 Alouette II
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H SA315 Alouette II
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sud Aviation
First flight 1 January 1975 12 March 1955
Year introduced 1977 1957
Number produced 12000 units 1300 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 21.3 m 10.2 m
Height 4.8 m 2.8 m
Length 18.5 m 9.7 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 192 km/h
Operational range 800 km 565 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 2,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 1,600 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 895 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 1 x 343 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 192 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 565 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 2,300 meters (7,545 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II entered service first in 1957, 20 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 SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 1,300 units of the SA315 Alouette II.