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Mi-17 Hip-H vs S-92 Superhawk

Mi-17 Hip-H vs S-92 Superhawk at a glance — top speed 250 vs 306 km/h, range 800 vs 850 km, built 12,000 vs 300 units.

Mil Mi-17 Hip-H military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-17 Hip-H
Sikorsky S-92 Superhawk military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-92 Superhawk
Specifications
Mi-17 Hip-H S-92 Superhawk
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1975 23 December 1998
Year introduced 1977 2004
Number produced 12000 units 300 units
Average unit price $15 million $32 million
Wingspan 21.3 m 17.2 m
Height 4.8 m -- m
Length 18.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 250 km/h 306 km/h
Operational range 800 km 850 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 7,489 kg 7,031 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,491 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or S-92 Superhawk?
The S-92 Superhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 306 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 56 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 800 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 4,267 meters (13,999 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.