Mi-17 Hip-H vs S-92 Superhawk

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
American civilian utility and military helicopter, known for significant use in search-and-rescue missions worldwide since the 2000s.
Picture of S-92 Superhawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 23 December 1998
Year introduced 2004
Number produced 300 units
Average unit price $32 million
Height 4.8 m
Length 18.5 m
Maximum speed 250 km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 6,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Mil Mi-17 Hip-H
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 850 km
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0 â—‰
Profile drawing of Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of S-92 Superhawk by Ronnie Robertson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-92 Superhawk?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk has a longer range at 850 km compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-92 Superhawk?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-92 Superhawk?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-92 Superhawk?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the S-92 Superhawk's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-92 Superhawk?
The Mi-17 Hip-H entered service first in 1977, 27 years before the S-92 Superhawk which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-92 Superhawk?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 300 units of the S-92 Superhawk.