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Mi-17 Hip-H vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Mi-17 Hip-H vs UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at a glance — top speed 250 vs 222 km/h, range 800 vs 510 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 4,309 kg, built 12,000 vs 16,000 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Bell
First flight 1 January 1975 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1977 1959
Number produced 12000 units 16000 units
Average unit price $15 million $1.3 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 14.6 m
Height 4.8 m 4.5 m
Length 18.5 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 800 km 510 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 4,309 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 2,087 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 1 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 222 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 510 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 5,910 meters (19,389 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-17 Hip-H or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" at $1.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" entered service first in 1959, 18 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 UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"?
The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" has been produced in greater numbers with 16,000 units compared to 12,000 units of the Mi-17 Hip-H.