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Mi-17 Hip-H vs SA330 Puma

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Aérospatiale SA330 Puma military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA330 Puma
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Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H SA330 Puma
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Aérospatiale
First flight 1 January 1975 15 April 1965
Year introduced 1977 1968
Number produced 12000 units 697 units
Average unit price $15 million $2 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 15.0 m
Height 4.8 m 5.1 m
Length 18.5 m 18.2 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 800 km 580 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 7,000 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 3,536 kg
Total thrust 2 x 746 kW 2 x 1,175 kW
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Overview

The Mi-17 Hip-H and the SA330 Puma are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Aérospatiale respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs 257 km/h for the SA330 Puma. The Mi-17 Hip-H has an operational range of 800 km vs 580 km for the SA330 Puma. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,800 m for the SA330 Puma.

The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in 12,000 units vs 697 for the SA330 Puma. Unit cost is $15M for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs $2M for the SA330 Puma. The SA330 Puma first flew 10 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1965 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the SA330 Puma's 580 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SA330 Puma's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the SA330 Puma's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the SA330 Puma's 18.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the SA330 Puma at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma entered service first in 1968, 9 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 SA330 Puma?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 697 units of the SA330 Puma.