AW101 vs Mi-2 Hoplite
The AW101 and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Mil respectively. Top speed is 309 km/h for the AW101 vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The AW101 has an operational range of 1,389 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 2,600 m for the AW101. At 12,900 kg MTOW, the AW101 is 3.5x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg. The AW101 has been produced in 137 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 3 years before the AW101 (1961 vs 1964).
| British-Italian medium-lift helicopter, notable for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and troop transport operations globally since the early 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 19 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1999 |
| Number produced | 137 units |
| Average unit price | $70 million |
| 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 | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 18.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 309 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,389 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 2,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,900 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,850 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,044 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,372 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 294 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AW101 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AW101 is faster with a maximum speed of 309 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 109 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW101 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AW101 has a longer range at 1,389 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW101 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the AW101's 2,600 meters (8,530 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW101 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AW101 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,900 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the AW101 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AW101 is longer at 20.4 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW101 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 34 years before the AW101 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW101 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 137 units of the AW101.