HH-60 Pave Hawk vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Overview

The HH-60 Pave Hawk and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Sikorsky and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 357 km/h for the HH-60 Pave Hawk vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The HH-60 Pave Hawk has an operational range of 691 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The HH-60 Pave Hawk operates at altitudes up to 4,300 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 9,979 kg MTOW, the HH-60 Pave Hawk is 2.7x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.

The HH-60 Pave Hawk has been produced in 112 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 26 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk (1961 vs 1987).

American medium-lift utility military helicopter, derived from the S-70 and UH-60, designed for combat search and rescue and special operations in hostile environments since the late 1980s.
Sikorsky HH-60 Pave Hawk Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky
First flight 1 January 1987
Year introduced 1987
Number produced 112 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 Helicopter 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 --
Wingspan 16.1 m β—‰
Height 5.1 m β—‰
Length 19.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 357 km/h β—‰
Operational range 691 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,300 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,979 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,257 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 725 kW β—‰
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-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 357 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 157 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a longer range at 691 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 4,300 meters (14,107 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,979 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The HH-60 Pave Hawk is longer at 19.8 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 22 years before the HH-60 Pave Hawk which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HH-60 Pave Hawk or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 112 units of the HH-60 Pave Hawk.