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AW109 vs Mi-2 Hoplite

AW109 vs Mi-2 Hoplite at a glance — top speed 311 vs 200 km/h, range 932 vs 440 km, max takeoff weight 3,000 vs 3,700 kg, built 124 vs 5,497 units.

AgustaWestland AW109 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹 AW109
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
Specifications
AW109 Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer AgustaWestland Mil
First flight 4 August 1971 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1976 1965
Number produced 124 units 5497 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wingspan 11.0 m 14.5 m
Height 3.5 m 3.8 m
Length 13.0 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 311 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 932 km 440 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,000 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 2 x 426 kW 2 x 294 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AW109 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AW109 is faster with a maximum speed of 311 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW109 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AW109 has a longer range at 932 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW109 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AW109 has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW109 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the AW109's 3,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AW109 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AW109 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW109 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 11 years before the AW109 which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW109 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 124 units of the AW109.