Mi-17 Hip-H vs Mi-38

Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions.
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
Russian multi-purpose helicopter, developed in the early 21st century, primarily used for passenger and cargo transport tasks.
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kazan
First flight 22 December 2003
Year introduced 2019
Number produced 13 units
Average unit price $-- million
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 18.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 250 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 6,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,489 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Mil Mi-17 Hip-H
Height 5.1 m â—‰
Length 19.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 880 km
Service ceiling 5,100 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,600 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,059 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Kazan Mi-38

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-38?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Mi-38's 5,100 meters (16,732 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,600 kg compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-38?
The Mi-38 is longer at 19.7 meters compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 18.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-38?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 42 years before the Mi-38 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-38?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 13 units of the Mi-38.