CH-47 Chinook vs Mi-2 Hoplite

The CH-47 Chinook and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Boeing and Mil respectively. Top speed is 315 km/h for the CH-47 Chinook vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The CH-47 Chinook has an operational range of 740 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The CH-47 Chinook operates at altitudes up to 5,639 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 22,680 kg MTOW, the CH-47 Chinook is 6.1x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg. The CH-47 Chinook has been produced in 1,200 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite.

American tandem rotor helicopter, synonymous with heavy-lift operations, crucial in conflicts including Vietnam and Afghanistan.
Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 21 September 1961
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 1200 units
Average unit price $38 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 18.3 m â—‰
Height 5.7 m â—‰
Length 30.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h â—‰
Operational range 740 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,639 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,614 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,796 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 CH-47 Chinook or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-47 Chinook is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-47 Chinook has a longer range at 740 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher service ceiling at 5,639 meters (18,500 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-47 Chinook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-47 Chinook is longer at 30.1 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-47 Chinook entered service first in 1962, 3 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-47 Chinook or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 1,200 units of the CH-47 Chinook.