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Mi-17 Hip-H vs SA 315B Lama

Mi-17 Hip-H vs SA 315B Lama at a glance — top speed 250 vs 192 km/h, range 800 vs 515 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 2,300 kg, built 12,000 vs 400 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA 315B Lama
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H SA 315B Lama
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Aérospatiale
First flight 1 January 1975 17 March 1969
Year introduced 1977 1971
Number produced 12000 units 400 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 95.4 m²
Wingspan 21.3 m 11.0 m
Height 4.8 m 3.1 m
Length 18.5 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 192 km/h
Operational range 800 km 515 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 2,300 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 1,021 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 1 x 649 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the SA 315B Lama's 192 km/h, a difference of 58 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the SA 315B Lama's 515 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SA 315B Lama's 5,400 meters (17,716 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the SA 315B Lama's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the SA 315B Lama's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama entered service first in 1971, 6 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 SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 400 units of the SA 315B Lama.