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Mi-17 Hip-H vs SH-2 Seasprite

Mi-17 Hip-H vs SH-2 Seasprite at a glance — top speed 250 vs 256 km/h, range 800 vs 680 km, built 12,000 vs 184 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Kaman SH-2 Seasprite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-2 Seasprite
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H SH-2 Seasprite
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Kaman
First flight 1 January 1975 2 July 1959
Year introduced 1977 1962
Number produced 12000 units 184 units
Average unit price $15 million $1.2 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 13.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.6 m
Length 18.5 m 16.1 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 256 km/h
Operational range 800 km 680 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 4,173 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 2 x 1,342 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite is faster with a maximum speed of 256 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the SH-2 Seasprite's 16.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-2 Seasprite?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the SH-2 Seasprite at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-2 Seasprite?
The SH-2 Seasprite entered service first in 1962, 15 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 SH-2 Seasprite?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 184 units of the SH-2 Seasprite.