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Mi-17 Hip-H vs SA316 Alouette III

Mi-17 Hip-H vs SA316 Alouette III at a glance — top speed 250 vs 210 km/h, range 800 vs 540 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 2,200 kg, built 12,000 vs 2,000 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
SA316 Alouette III military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA316 Alouette III
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H SA316 Alouette III
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sud Aviation
First flight 1 January 1975 28 February 1959
Year introduced 1977 1961
Number produced 12000 units 2000 units
Average unit price $15 million $1.5 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 11.0 m
Height 4.8 m 3.0 m
Length 18.5 m 10.0 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 210 km/h
Operational range 800 km 540 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 3,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 2,200 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 1,143 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 1 x 713 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 210 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 540 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 2,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 10.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the SA316 Alouette III at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III entered service first in 1961, 16 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 SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the SA316 Alouette III.