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Bell 412 vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Bell 412 vs Mi-2 Hoplite at a glance — top speed 260 vs 200 km/h, range 980 vs 440 km, max takeoff weight 5,398 vs 3,700 kg, built 1,300 vs 5,497 units.

Bell 412 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Bell 412
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
Specifications
Bell 412 Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 1 August 1979 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1981 1965
Number produced 1300 units 5497 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area 154.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.0 m 14.5 m
Height 4.6 m 3.8 m
Length 17.1 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 980 km 440 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,398 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 3,079 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 1 x 930 kW 2 x 294 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 412 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bell 412 is faster with a maximum speed of 260 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 412 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bell 412 has a longer range at 980 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 412 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bell 412 has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 412 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bell 412 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,398 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 412 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bell 412 is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 412 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 16 years before the Bell 412 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 412 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 1,300 units of the Bell 412.