Bo 105 vs Mi-2 Hoplite
| German light, twin-engine helicopter, known for its use in emergency medical services and military operations worldwide since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | MBB |
| First flight | 16 February 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1500 units |
| Average unit price | $0.6 million |
| Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 22 September 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 5497 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 657 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,182 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,675 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 332 kW â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,372 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 294 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Bo 105 by Cephas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Bo 105 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bo 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Bo 105 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Bo 105 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bo 105 has a higher service ceiling at 5,182 meters (17,001 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Bo 105 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Bo 105 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Bo 105 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Bo 105 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 5 years before the Bo 105 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bo 105 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 1,500 units of the Bo 105.