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Mi-17 Hip-H vs Z-18

Mi-17 Hip-H vs Z-18 at a glance — top speed 250 vs 336 km/h, range 800 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 13,800 kg, built 12,000 vs 133 units.

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Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H Z-18
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Changhe
First flight 1 January 1975 18 March 2010
Year introduced 1977 2018
Number produced 12000 units 133 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 21.3 m 19.0 m
Height 4.8 m 6.7 m
Length 18.5 m 23.0 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 336 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 13,800 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 6,865 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 3 x 1,300 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.