Mi-17 Hip-H vs SA 315B Lama

Overview

The Mi-17 Hip-H and the SA 315B Lama are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Aérospatiale respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs 192 km/h for the SA 315B Lama. The Mi-17 Hip-H has an operational range of 800 km vs 515 km for the SA 315B Lama. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,400 m for the SA 315B Lama. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 5.7x the SA 315B Lama's 2,300 kg.

The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in 12,000 units vs 400 for the SA 315B Lama. The SA 315B Lama first flew 6 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1969 vs 1975).

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 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1977
Number produced 12000 units
Average unit price $15 million
French single-engined utility helicopter, developed in the late 1960s and introduced in the early 1970s, designed specifically for exceptional high-altitude operations.
Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale
First flight 17 March 1969
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 400 units
Average unit price --
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 21.3 m
Height 4.8 m
Length 18.5 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h
Operational range 800 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 746 kW
Wing area 95.4 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m
Height 3.1 m
Length 10.2 m
Maximum speed 192 km/h
Operational range 515 km
Service ceiling 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg
Empty weight 1,021 kg
Total thrust 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.