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Mi-17 Hip-H vs SH-3 Sea King

Mi-17 Hip-H vs SH-3 Sea King at a glance — top speed 250 vs 267 km/h, range 800 vs 1,005 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 10,002 kg, built 12,000 vs 1,300 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-3 Sea King
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H SH-3 Sea King
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1975 11 March 1959
Year introduced 1977 1961
Number produced 12000 units 1300 units
Average unit price $15 million $25 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 19.0 m
Height 4.8 m 5.1 m
Length 18.5 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 267 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,005 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,481 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 10,002 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 5,382 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 2 x 1,044 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is faster with a maximum speed of 267 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King has a longer range at 1,005 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-3 Sea King?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 4,481 meters (14,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-3 Sea King?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 10,002 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-3 Sea King?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the SH-3 Sea King's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-3 Sea King?
The SH-3 Sea King 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 SH-3 Sea King?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 1,300 units of the SH-3 Sea King.