Mi-17 Hip-H vs Z-18
The Mi-17 Hip-H and the Z-18 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Changhe respectively. Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs 336 km/h for the Z-18. The Mi-17 Hip-H has an operational range of 800 km vs 1,000 km for the Z-18. The Z-18 operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 6,000 m for the Mi-17 Hip-H. The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in 12,000 units vs 133 for the Z-18. The Mi-17 Hip-H first flew 35 years before the Z-18 (1975 vs 2010).
| Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions. | |
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| 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 |
| Chinese utility helicopter, employed since 2014, notably for high altitude operations and transportation in People's Liberation Army. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Changhe |
| First flight | 18 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 133 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 336 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,865 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 433 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-18?
The Z-18 is faster with a maximum speed of 336 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-18?
The Z-18 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,800 kg compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-18?
The Z-18 is longer at 23.0 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-18?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 41 years before the Z-18 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-18?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 133 units of the Z-18.