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Mi-17 Hip-H vs SA340 Gazelle

Mi-17 Hip-H vs SA340 Gazelle at a glance — top speed 250 vs 310 km/h, range 800 vs 361 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 2,100 kg, built 12,000 vs 1,775 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Aérospatiale SA340 Gazelle military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA340 Gazelle
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H SA340 Gazelle
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Aérospatiale
First flight 1 January 1975 7 April 1967
Year introduced 1977 1971
Number produced 12000 units 1775 units
Average unit price $15 million $1.7 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 10.5 m
Height 4.8 m 3.2 m
Length 18.5 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 310 km/h
Operational range 800 km 361 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,450 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 2,100 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 1,009 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 1 x 650 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA340 Gazelle?
The SA340 Gazelle is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA340 Gazelle?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 361 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA340 Gazelle?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 4,450 meters (14,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA340 Gazelle?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 2,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA340 Gazelle?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the SA340 Gazelle's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA340 Gazelle?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the SA340 Gazelle at $1.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA340 Gazelle?
The SA340 Gazelle 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 SA340 Gazelle?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 1,775 units of the SA340 Gazelle.