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Mi-17 Hip-H vs SA321 Super Frelon

Mi-17 Hip-H vs SA321 Super Frelon at a glance — top speed 250 vs 275 km/h, range 800 vs 1,020 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 13,000 kg, built 12,000 vs 110 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Aérospatiale SA321 Super Frelon military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA321 Super Frelon
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H SA321 Super Frelon
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Aérospatiale
First flight 1 January 1975 7 December 1962
Year introduced 1977 1966
Number produced 12000 units 110 units
Average unit price $15 million $3.5 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 18.9 m
Height 4.8 m 6.7 m
Length 18.5 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 275 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,020 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 3,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 6,865 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 3 x 1,155 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is faster with a maximum speed of 275 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 25 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SA321 Super Frelon's 3,100 meters (10,170 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the SA321 Super Frelon at $3.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA321 Super Frelon?
The SA321 Super Frelon entered service first in 1966, 11 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 SA321 Super Frelon?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 110 units of the SA321 Super Frelon.