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AH-6 Little Bird vs Mi-2 Hoplite

AH-6 Little Bird vs Mi-2 Hoplite at a glance — top speed 282 vs 200 km/h, range 430 vs 440 km, max takeoff weight 1,610 vs 3,700 kg, built 1,420 vs 5,497 units.

Boeing AH-6 Little Bird military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 AH-6 Little Bird
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
Specifications
AH-6 Little Bird Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Mil
First flight 27 February 1963 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1980 1965
Number produced 1420 units 5497 units
Average unit price $7.5 million --
Wingspan 8.4 m 14.5 m
Height 2.6 m 3.8 m
Length 9.2 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 430 km 440 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,610 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 896 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 1 x 239 kW 2 x 294 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AH-6 Little Bird or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AH-6 Little Bird is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AH-6 Little Bird or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a longer range at 440 km compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the AH-6 Little Bird or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AH-6 Little Bird has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AH-6 Little Bird or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 1,610 kg.
Which is larger, the AH-6 Little Bird or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the AH-6 Little Bird's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the AH-6 Little Bird or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 15 years before the AH-6 Little Bird which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AH-6 Little Bird or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 1,420 units of the AH-6 Little Bird.