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Mi-17 Hip-H vs Mi-4 Hound

Mi-17 Hip-H vs Mi-4 Hound at a glance — top speed 250 vs 185 km/h, range 800 vs 500 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 7,550 kg, built 12,000 vs 3,500 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Mil Mi-4 Hound military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-4 Hound
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H Mi-4 Hound
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 1 January 1975 1 January 1952
Year introduced 1977 1953
Number produced 12000 units 3500 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 346.4 m²
Wingspan 21.3 m 21.0 m
Height 4.8 m 4.4 m
Length 18.5 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 800 km 500 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 7,550 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 5,100 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW 1 x 1,250 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 185 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 7,550 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 16.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound entered service first in 1953, 24 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 3,500 units of the Mi-4 Hound.