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AH-1 Cobra vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Bell AH-1 Cobra military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-1 Cobra
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
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Specifications
AH-1 Cobra Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 7 September 1965 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1967 1965
Number produced 1116 units 5497 units
Average unit price $13 million --
Wingspan 13.4 m 14.5 m
Height 4.4 m 3.8 m
Length 17.8 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 277 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 570 km 440 km
Service ceiling 6,096 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,391 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 5,579 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,342 kW 2 x 294 kW
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Overview

The AH-1 Cobra and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 277 km/h for the AH-1 Cobra vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The AH-1 Cobra has an operational range of 570 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The AH-1 Cobra operates at altitudes up to 6,096 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 8,391 kg MTOW, the AH-1 Cobra is 2.3x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.

The AH-1 Cobra has been produced in 1,116 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 4 years before the AH-1 Cobra (1961 vs 1965).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AH-1 Cobra is faster with a maximum speed of 277 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AH-1 Cobra has a longer range at 570 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher service ceiling at 6,096 meters (20,000 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AH-1 Cobra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,391 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AH-1 Cobra is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the AH-1 Cobra which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1 Cobra or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 1,116 units of the AH-1 Cobra.