AH-1Z Viper vs Mi-2 Hoplite
Overview
The AH-1Z Viper and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.
The AH-1Z Viper reaches 411 km/h — 2.1x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h. The AH-1Z Viper has an operational range of 690 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The AH-1Z Viper operates at altitudes up to 6,100 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 8,391 kg MTOW, the AH-1Z Viper is 2.3x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
The AH-1Z Viper has been produced in 195 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 39 years before the AH-1Z Viper (1961 vs 2000).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| First flight | 8 December 2000 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number produced | 195 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 22 September 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 5497 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 168.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 411 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 690 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,100 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,391 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,579 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 650 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 440 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,372 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 147 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AH-1Z Viper or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AH-1Z Viper is faster with a maximum speed of 411 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 211 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-1Z Viper or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AH-1Z Viper has a longer range at 690 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-1Z Viper or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AH-1Z Viper has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-1Z Viper or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AH-1Z Viper 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-1Z Viper or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AH-1Z Viper is longer at 17.8 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-1Z Viper or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 45 years before the AH-1Z Viper which entered service in 2010.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-1Z Viper or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 195 units of the AH-1Z Viper.