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Mi-17 Hip-H vs UH-1N Twin Huey

Mi-17 Hip-H vs UH-1N Twin Huey at a glance — top speed 250 vs 240 km/h, range 800 vs 459 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 4,763 kg.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Bell UH-1N Twin Huey military helicopters side profile drawing
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H UH-1N Twin Huey
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Bell
First flight 1 January 1975 1 April 1969
Year introduced 1977 1970
Number produced 12000 units N/A
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 168.0 m²
Wingspan 21.3 m 14.6 m
Height 4.8 m 4.4 m
Length 18.5 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 800 km 459 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 4,763 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 2 x 930 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 240 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 459 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 5,300 meters (17,388 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 4,763 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the UH-1N Twin Huey's 17.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or UH-1N Twin Huey?
The UH-1N Twin Huey entered service first in 1970, 7 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H which entered service in 1977.