Ka-26 vs Mi-2 Hoplite
Overview
The Ka-26 and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Mil respectively.
Top speed is 170 km/h for the Ka-26 vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Ka-26 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 3,000 m for the Ka-26.
The Ka-26 has been produced in 816 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 4 years before the Ka-26 (1961 vs 1965).
| Soviet light utility helicopter with co-axial rotors, developed in the mid-20th century, primarily used for agricultural crop dusting and light military transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 18 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 816 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | -- |
| Wingspan | 13.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 7.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 170 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,250 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,950 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 121 kW ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 440 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,372 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 147 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.