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Mi-17 Hip-H vs VH-60 White Hawk

Mi-17 Hip-H vs VH-60 White Hawk at a glance — top speed 250 vs 257 km/h, range 800 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 10,660 kg, built 12,000 vs 9 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Sikorsky VH-60 White Hawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 VH-60 White Hawk
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H VH-60 White Hawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1975 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1977 1989
Number produced 12000 units 9 units
Average unit price $15 million $30 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 16.4 m
Height 4.8 m 5.1 m
Length 18.5 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 800 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,790 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 10,660 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 6,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 2 x 1,260 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or VH-60 White Hawk?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 5,790 meters (18,996 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or VH-60 White Hawk?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 10,660 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-17 Hip-H or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or VH-60 White Hawk?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 12 years before the VH-60 White Hawk which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-17 Hip-H or VH-60 White Hawk?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 9 units of the VH-60 White Hawk.