Bell 214 vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Overview

The Bell 214 and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 259 km/h for the Bell 214 vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Bell 214 has an operational range of 411 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Bell 214 operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite.

The Bell 214 has been produced in 405 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 9 years before the Bell 214 (1961 vs 1970).

American medium-lift helicopter, developed in the early 1970s, utilized for military transport and search and rescue operations.
Bell Bell 214 military helicopters side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell
First flight 1 January 1970
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 405 units
Average unit price --
Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s.
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 5497 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 182.4 mΒ²
Wingspan 15.0 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 14.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 259 km/h β—‰
Operational range 411 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,804 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,442 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,180 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 14.5 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 11.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 200 km/h β—‰
Operational range 440 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,372 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 147 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 214 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bell 214 is faster with a maximum speed of 259 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 214 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a longer range at 440 km compared to the Bell 214's 411 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 214 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bell 214 has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 214 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bell 214 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,804 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 214 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bell 214 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 214 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 7 years before the Bell 214 which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 214 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 405 units of the Bell 214.