HH-52 Seaguard vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Overview

The HH-52 Seaguard and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 176 km/h for the HH-52 Seaguard vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The HH-52 Seaguard has an operational range of 763 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 3,400 m for the HH-52 Seaguard.

The HH-52 Seaguard has been produced in 175 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The HH-52 Seaguard first flew 3 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite (1958 vs 1961).

American amphibious search and rescue helicopter, developed in the late 1950s and widely operated by the United States Coast Guard for air-sea rescue missions until the late 1980s.
Sikorsky HH-52 Seaguard military helicopters side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 14 May 1958
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 175 units
Average unit price --
Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s.
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 5497 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 204.9 mΒ²
Wingspan 16.0 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 13.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 176 km/h β—‰
Operational range 763 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,400 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,306 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 540 kW β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 14.5 m β—‰
Height 3.8 m β—‰
Length 11.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 200 km/h β—‰
Operational range 440 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,372 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 147 kW β—‰

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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.