H120 / EC120 Colibri vs Mi-2 Hoplite

The H120 / EC120 Colibri and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Mil respectively. Top speed is 278 km/h for the H120 / EC120 Colibri vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The H120 / EC120 Colibri has an operational range of 727 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The H120 / EC120 Colibri operates at altitudes up to 17,600 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 3,700 kg MTOW, the Mi-2 Hoplite is 2.2x the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg. The H120 / EC120 Colibri has been produced in 700 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 34 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri (1961 vs 1995).

French light utility helicopter, notable for widespread civil use and law enforcement operations since the late 20th century.
Airbus Helicopters H120 / EC120 Colibri Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 9 June 1995
Year introduced 1998
Number produced 700 units
Average unit price $-- 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 10.0 m â—‰
Height 3.4 m â—‰
Length 11.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 278 km/h â—‰
Operational range 727 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 950 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 376 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 H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a longer range at 727 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the H120 / EC120 Colibri's 1,700 kg.
Which is larger, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H120 / EC120 Colibri is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 33 years before the H120 / EC120 Colibri which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H120 / EC120 Colibri or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 700 units of the H120 / EC120 Colibri.