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Ka-25 Hormone vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Kamov Ka-25 Hormone military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-25 Hormone
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
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Specifications
Ka-25 Hormone Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 26 April 1961 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1968 1965
Number produced 460 units 5497 units
Average unit price $6 million --
Wingspan 15.7 m 14.5 m
Height 5.4 m 3.8 m
Length 9.8 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 220 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 400 km 440 km
Service ceiling 3,350 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 4,765 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 2 x 727 kW 2 x 147 kW
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Overview

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.

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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.