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Mi-17 Hip-H vs Mi-38

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
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🇷🇺 Mi-38
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Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H Mi-38
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 1 January 1975 22 December 2003
Year introduced 1977 2019
Number produced 12000 units 13 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wingspan 21.3 m 21.1 m
Height 4.8 m 5.1 m
Length 18.5 m 19.7 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 800 km 880 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 15,600 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 8,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 746 kW 2 x 1,030 kW
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Overview

The Mi-17 Hip-H and the Mi-38 are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs 300 km/h for the Mi-38. The Mi-17 Hip-H has an operational range of 800 km vs 880 km for the Mi-38. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 5,100 m for the Mi-38.

The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in 12,000 units vs 13 for the Mi-38. The Mi-17 Hip-H first flew 28 years before the Mi-38 (1975 vs 2003).

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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 800 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.