Ka-226 Hoodlum-C vs Mi-2 Hoplite
| Russian light utility helicopter, operational since late 20th century, frequently deployed for medical, policing and aerial work. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 4 September 1997 |
| Year introduced | 2002 |
| Number produced | 269 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s. | |
| 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 |
| Height | 4.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 205 km/h â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,450 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,950 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 336 kW â—‰ |
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| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h 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 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C is faster with a maximum speed of 205 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher service ceiling at 6,200 meters (20,341 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 37 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.