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Mi-17 Hip-H vs W-3 Sokol

Mi-17 Hip-H vs W-3 Sokol at a glance — top speed 250 vs 260 km/h, range 800 vs 745 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 6,400 kg, built 12,000 vs 149 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
PZL-Świdnik W-3 Sokol military helicopters side profile drawing
🇵🇱 W-3 Sokol
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H W-3 Sokol
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil PZL-Świdnik
First flight 1 January 1975 16 November 1979
Year introduced 1977 1986
Number produced 12000 units 149 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 21.3 m 15.7 m
Height 4.8 m 5.1 m
Length 18.5 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 260 km/h
Operational range 800 km 745 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,910 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 6,400 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 3,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 2 x 662 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or W-3 Sokol?
The W-3 Sokol is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or W-3 Sokol?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the W-3 Sokol's 745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or W-3 Sokol?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the W-3 Sokol's 4,910 meters (16,108 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or W-3 Sokol?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the W-3 Sokol's 6,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or W-3 Sokol?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the W-3 Sokol's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or W-3 Sokol?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 9 years before the W-3 Sokol which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-17 Hip-H or W-3 Sokol?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 149 units of the W-3 Sokol.