Cabri G2 vs Mi-2 Hoplite

The Cabri G2 and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Guimbal and Mil respectively. Top speed is 185 km/h for the Cabri G2 vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Cabri G2 has an operational range of 700 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 2,286 m for the Cabri G2. At 3,700 kg MTOW, the Mi-2 Hoplite is 5.3x the Cabri G2's 700 kg. The Cabri G2 has been produced in 300 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 44 years before the Cabri G2 (1961 vs 2005).

French light helicopter, prevalent in the 21st century, primarily utilized for training and surveillance purposes globally.
Guimbal Cabri G2 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Guimbal
First flight 31 March 2005
Year introduced 2008
Number produced 300 units
Average unit price $0.4 million
Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s.
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite Helicopter profile drawing
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 7.2 m â—‰
Height 2.5 m â—‰
Length 8.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 185 km/h â—‰
Operational range 700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 2,286 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 420 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 108 kW â—‰
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Cabri G2 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Cabri G2's 185 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Cabri G2 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Cabri G2 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Cabri G2 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Cabri G2's 2,286 meters (7,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Cabri G2 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the Cabri G2's 700 kg.
Which is larger, the Cabri G2 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Cabri G2's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Cabri G2 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 43 years before the Cabri G2 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Cabri G2 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 300 units of the Cabri G2.