Mi-17 Hip-H vs SA316 Alouette III
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).
| Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions. | |
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| 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 utility helicopter, popular in the Cold War-era, extensively utilized for search and rescue, and light transport roles. | |
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| 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 |
| 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 ◉ |
| 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.