CH-53 Sea Stallion vs Mi-2 Hoplite

The CH-53 Sea Stallion and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Mil respectively. Top speed is 315 km/h for the CH-53 Sea Stallion vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The CH-53 Sea Stallion has an operational range of 1,000 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The CH-53 Sea Stallion operates at altitudes up to 5,639 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 33,300 kg MTOW, the CH-53 Sea Stallion is 9.0x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg. The CH-53 Sea Stallion has been produced in 284 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 3 years before the CH-53 Sea Stallion (1961 vs 1964).

American heavy-lift helicopter, noteworthy for its service in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, principally deployed for transport duties.
Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 14 October 1964
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 284 units
Average unit price $40 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 24.1 m â—‰
Height 8.5 m â—‰
Length 30.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 315 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,639 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 15,071 kg â—‰
Total thrust 3 x 3,270 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-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion 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-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion 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-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,300 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The CH-53 Sea Stallion is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 1 years before the CH-53 Sea Stallion which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CH-53 Sea Stallion or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 284 units of the CH-53 Sea Stallion.