Mi-17 Hip-H vs SA330 Puma
The Mi-17 Hip-H and the SA330 Puma are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Aérospatiale respectively. Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs 257 km/h for the SA330 Puma. The Mi-17 Hip-H has an operational range of 800 km vs 580 km for the SA330 Puma. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,800 m for the SA330 Puma. The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in 12,000 units vs 697 for the SA330 Puma. Unit cost is $15M for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs $2M for the SA330 Puma. The SA330 Puma first flew 10 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1965 vs 1975).
| Soviet transport helicopter, prominently deployed during Afghan War, globally used for cargo, troop transport, and rescue missions. | |
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| 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 |
| French medium-lift utility helicopter with extensive global service in troop transport since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 15 April 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 697 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wingspan | 21.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,489 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 746 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 257 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 580 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,536 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,175 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the Mi-17 Hip-H's 250 km/h, a difference of 7 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the SA330 Puma's 580 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the SA330 Puma's 4,800 meters (15,748 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the SA330 Puma's 7,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the SA330 Puma's 18.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the SA330 Puma at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma entered service first in 1968, 9 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 SA330 Puma?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 697 units of the SA330 Puma.