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Bristol Belvedere vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Bristol Belvedere vs Mi-2 Hoplite at a glance — top speed 222 vs 200 km/h, range 740 vs 440 km, max takeoff weight 8,618 vs 3,700 kg, built 26 vs 5,497 units.

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🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
Specifications
Bristol Belvedere Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bristol Mil
First flight 5 July 1958 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1961 1965
Number produced 26 units 5497 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 304.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.9 m 14.5 m
Height 5.2 m 3.8 m
Length 16.6 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 222 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 740 km 440 km
Service ceiling 3,658 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,618 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 5,148 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,092 kW 2 x 294 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bristol Belvedere or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bristol Belvedere is faster with a maximum speed of 222 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bristol Belvedere or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bristol Belvedere has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bristol Belvedere or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Bristol Belvedere's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bristol Belvedere or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bristol Belvedere has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,618 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Bristol Belvedere or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bristol Belvedere is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bristol Belvedere or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bristol Belvedere entered service first in 1961, 4 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bristol Belvedere or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 26 units of the Bristol Belvedere.