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Mi-17 Hip-H vs SH-60 Seahawk

Mi-17 Hip-H vs SH-60 Seahawk at a glance — top speed 250 vs 270 km/h, range 800 vs 830 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 9,926 kg, built 12,000 vs 938 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 SH-60 Seahawk
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H SH-60 Seahawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1975 12 December 1979
Year introduced 1977 1984
Number produced 12000 units 938 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 210.2 m²
Wingspan 21.3 m 16.4 m
Height 4.8 m 5.2 m
Length 18.5 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 270 km/h
Operational range 800 km 830 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 3,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 9,926 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 6,895 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 2 x 1,410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk has a longer range at 830 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 3,700 meters (12,139 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the SH-60 Seahawk's 9,926 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-60 Seahawk?
The SH-60 Seahawk is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 7 years before the SH-60 Seahawk which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SH-60 Seahawk?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 938 units of the SH-60 Seahawk.