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

Overview

The Mi-17 Hip-H and the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Bell respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs 222 km/h for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Mi-17 Hip-H has an operational range of 800 km vs 510 km for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,910 m for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 3.0x the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"'s 4,309 kg.

The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in 12,000 units vs 16,000 for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". Unit cost is $15M for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs $1.3M for the UH-1 Iroquois "Huey". The UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" first flew 19 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1956 vs 1975).

Mi-17 Hip-H

Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.
Mil Mi-17 Hip-H Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 1 January 1975
Year introduced 1977
Number produced 12000 units
Average unit price $15 million
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UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

American utility helicopter, essential in the Vietnam War, extensively employed for medevac, transport, and combat operations.
Bell UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 22 October 1956
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 16000 units
Average unit price $1.3 million
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Mi-17 Hip-H

Wingspan 21.3 m ◉
Height 4.8 m ◉
Length 18.5 m ◉
Maximum speed 250 km/h ◉
Operational range 800 km ◉
Service ceiling 6,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 7,489 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 746 kW ◉

UH-1 Iroquois "Huey"

Wingspan 14.6 m ◉
Height 4.5 m ◉
Length 12.7 m ◉
Maximum speed 222 km/h ◉
Operational range 510 km ◉
Service ceiling 5,910 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 4,309 kg ◉
Empty weight 2,087 kg ◉
Total thrust 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.

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