H145M / EC645 vs Mi-2 Hoplite

The H145M / EC645 and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and Mil respectively. Top speed is 269 km/h for the H145M / EC645 vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The H145M / EC645 has an operational range of 660 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The H145M / EC645 operates at altitudes up to 5,486 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The H145M / EC645 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 38 years before the H145M / EC645 (1961 vs 1999).

German utility helicopter, recognized for military application and primarily used for search and rescue, medical evacuation, and troop transportation.
Airbus Helicopters H145M / EC645 Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Airbus Helicopters
First flight 12 June 1999
Year introduced 2002
Number produced 1500 units
Average unit price $25 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 --
Wingspan 10.8 m
Height 3.5 m
Length 13.0 m
Maximum speed 269 km/h
Operational range 660 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,585 kg
Empty weight 1,792 kg
Total thrust 2 x 275 kW
Wingspan 14.5 m
Height 3.8 m
Length 11.4 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h
Operational range 440 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg
Empty weight 2,372 kg
Total thrust 2 x 147 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H145M / EC645 is faster with a maximum speed of 269 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 69 km/h.
Which has longer range, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H145M / EC645 has a longer range at 660 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H145M / EC645 has a higher service ceiling at 5,486 meters (17,998 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the H145M / EC645's 3,585 kg.
Which is larger, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The H145M / EC645 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 37 years before the H145M / EC645 which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the H145M / EC645 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 1,500 units of the H145M / EC645.