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Ka-26 vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Ka-26 vs Mi-2 Hoplite at a glance — top speed 170 vs 200 km/h, range 400 vs 440 km, max takeoff weight 3,250 vs 3,700 kg, built 816 vs 5,497 units.

Kamov Ka-26 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-26
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
Specifications
Ka-26 Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 18 August 1965 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1969 1965
Number produced 816 units 5497 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 13.0 m 14.5 m
Height 4.1 m 3.8 m
Length 7.8 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 170 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 400 km 440 km
Service ceiling 3,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,250 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 1,950 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 2 x 242 kW 2 x 294 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-26 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Ka-26's 170 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-26 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a longer range at 440 km compared to the Ka-26's 400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-26 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Ka-26's 3,000 meters (9,842 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-26 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the Ka-26's 3,250 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-26 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Ka-26's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-26 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 4 years before the Ka-26 which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-26 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 816 units of the Ka-26.