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Bell 47 vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Bell 47 vs Mi-2 Hoplite at a glance — top speed 169 vs 200 km/h, range 396 vs 440 km, max takeoff weight 1,338 vs 3,700 kg, built 5,600 vs 5,497 units.

Bell 47 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Bell 47
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
Specifications
Bell 47 Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 1 January 1946 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1946 1965
Number produced 5600 units 5497 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 100.8 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 14.5 m
Height 2.8 m 3.8 m
Length 9.6 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 169 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 396 km 440 km
Service ceiling -- m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,338 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 859 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 1 x 210 kW 2 x 294 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bell 47 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Bell 47's 169 km/h, a difference of 31 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bell 47 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a longer range at 440 km compared to the Bell 47's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bell 47 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Bell 47's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bell 47 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the Bell 47's 1,338 kg.
Which is larger, the Bell 47 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Bell 47's 9.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bell 47 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bell 47 entered service first in 1946, 19 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bell 47 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bell 47 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,600 units compared to 5,497 units of the Mi-2 Hoplite.