Mi-17 Hip-H vs SA316 Alouette III

Overview

The Mi-17 Hip-H and the SA316 Alouette III are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Sud Aviation respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs 210 km/h for the SA316 Alouette III. The Mi-17 Hip-H has an operational range of 800 km vs 540 km for the SA316 Alouette III. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the SA316 Alouette III. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 5.9x the SA316 Alouette III's 2,200 kg.

The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in 12,000 units vs 2,000 for the SA316 Alouette III. Unit cost is $15M for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs $1.5M for the SA316 Alouette III. The SA316 Alouette III first flew 16 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1959 vs 1975).

Mi-17 Hip-H

Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side 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
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SA316 Alouette III

French utility helicopter, popular in the Cold War-era, extensively utilized for search and rescue, and light transport roles.
Sud Aviation SA316 Alouette III military helicopters side profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sud Aviation
First flight 28 February 1959
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 2000 units
Average unit price $1.5 million
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Mi-17 Hip-H

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 ◉

SA316 Alouette III

Wingspan 11.0 m ◉
Height 3.0 m ◉
Length 10.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 210 km/h ◉
Operational range 540 km ◉
Service ceiling 3,200 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 2,200 kg ◉
Empty weight 1,143 kg ◉
Total thrust 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.

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