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HH-52 Seaguard vs Mi-2 Hoplite

HH-52 Seaguard vs Mi-2 Hoplite at a glance — top speed 176 vs 200 km/h, range 763 vs 440 km, max takeoff weight 3,765 vs 3,700 kg, built 175 vs 5,497 units.

Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard military helicopters side profile drawing
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
Specifications
HH-52 Seaguard Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Mil
First flight 14 May 1958 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1963 1965
Number produced 175 units 5497 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 204.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 16.0 m 14.5 m
Height 4.9 m 3.8 m
Length 13.6 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 176 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 763 km 440 km
Service ceiling 3,400 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 2,306 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 1 x 540 kW 2 x 294 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 176 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The HH-52 Seaguard has a longer range at 763 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the HH-52 Seaguard's 3,400 meters (11,154 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The HH-52 Seaguard has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The HH-52 Seaguard is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The HH-52 Seaguard entered service first in 1963, 2 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-52 Seaguard or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 175 units of the HH-52 Seaguard.