Ka-25 Hormone vs Mi-2 Hoplite
The Ka-25 Hormone and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Mil respectively. Top speed is 220 km/h for the Ka-25 Hormone vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Ka-25 Hormone has an operational range of 400 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 3,350 m for the Ka-25 Hormone. At 7,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-25 Hormone is 2.0x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg. The Ka-25 Hormone has been produced in 460 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite.
| Soviet anti-submarine helicopter, recognized for Cold War naval usage, efficient in search and rescue, transportation, and assault operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 26 April 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 460 units |
| Average unit price | $6 million |
| Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s. | |
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| 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 |
| Wingspan | 15.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 220 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,350 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,765 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,454 kW â—‰ |
| Wingspan | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km 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-25 Hormone or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-25 Hormone is faster with a maximum speed of 220 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a longer range at 440 km compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 3,350 meters (10,990 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-25 Hormone has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Ka-25 Hormone's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 3 years before the Ka-25 Hormone which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-25 Hormone or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 460 units of the Ka-25 Hormone.