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Mi-17 Hip-H vs Z-9 Haitun

Mi-17 Hip-H vs Z-9 Haitun at a glance — top speed 250 vs 315 km/h, range 800 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 4,100 kg, built 12,000 vs 200 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Harbin Z-9 Haitun military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Z-9 Haitun
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H Z-9 Haitun
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Harbin
First flight 1 January 1975 1 January 1981
Year introduced 1977 1994
Number produced 12000 units 200 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 21.3 m 11.9 m
Height 4.8 m 3.5 m
Length 18.5 m 13.7 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 315 km/h
Operational range 800 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 2,050 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 2 x 544 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun 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-9 Haitun?
The Z-9 Haitun has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 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-9 Haitun?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-9 Haitun?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the Z-9 Haitun's 13.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-9 Haitun?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 17 years before the Z-9 Haitun which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Z-9 Haitun?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 200 units of the Z-9 Haitun.