AW149 vs Mi-2 Hoplite
Overview
The AW149 and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland and Mil respectively.
Top speed is 310 km/h for the AW149 vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The AW149 has an operational range of 1,009 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The AW149 operates at altitudes up to 6,095 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 8,600 kg MTOW, the AW149 is 2.3x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
The AW149 has been produced in 31 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 48 years before the AW149 (1961 vs 2009).
| Italian medium-lift military helicopter, developed in the 2000s, largely envisaged for troop transport and medical evacuation missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | AgustaWestland |
| First flight | 13 November 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 31 units |
| Average unit price | $16 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 | -- |
| Wingspan | 14.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 310 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,009 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,095 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,720 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 738 kW ◉ |
| 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 AW149 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AW149 is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AW149 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AW149 has a longer range at 1,009 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the AW149 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AW149 has a higher service ceiling at 6,095 meters (19,996 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AW149 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AW149 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,600 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the AW149 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The AW149 is longer at 17.6 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the AW149 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 49 years before the AW149 which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AW149 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 31 units of the AW149.