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CH-46 Sea Knight vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight military helicopters side profile drawing
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
CH-46 Sea Knight Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing Vertol Mil
First flight 22 April 1958 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1964 1965
Number produced 524 units 5497 units
Average unit price $14 million --
Wingspan 16.0 m 14.5 m
Height 5.1 m 3.8 m
Length 13.9 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 266 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 1,020 km 440 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,000 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 7,047 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,400 kW 2 x 294 kW
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Overview

The CH-46 Sea Knight and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing Vertol and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 266 km/h for the CH-46 Sea Knight vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The CH-46 Sea Knight has an operational range of 1,020 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The CH-46 Sea Knight operates at altitudes up to 4,267 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 11,000 kg MTOW, the CH-46 Sea Knight is 3.0x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.

The CH-46 Sea Knight has been produced in 524 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The CH-46 Sea Knight first flew 3 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite (1958 vs 1961).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is faster with a maximum speed of 266 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 66 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a longer range at 1,020 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a higher service ceiling at 4,267 meters (13,999 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-46 Sea Knight has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,000 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-46 Sea Knight is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-46 Sea Knight entered service first in 1964, 1 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-46 Sea Knight or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 524 units of the CH-46 Sea Knight.