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Ka-27 Helix vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Kamov Ka-27 Helix military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-27 Helix
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
Ka-27 Helix Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 8 August 1973 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1982 1965
Number produced 201 units 5497 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 15.8 m 14.5 m
Height 5.5 m 3.8 m
Length 11.3 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 980 km 440 km
Service ceiling 5,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 6,500 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 2 x 830 kW 2 x 147 kW
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Overview

The Ka-27 Helix and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the Ka-27 Helix vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Ka-27 Helix has an operational range of 980 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Ka-27 Helix operates at altitudes up to 5,000 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Ka-27 Helix is 3.2x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.

The Ka-27 Helix has been produced in 201 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 12 years before the Ka-27 Helix (1961 vs 1973).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-27 Helix is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-27 Helix has a longer range at 980 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher service ceiling at 5,000 meters (16,404 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-27 Helix has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Ka-27 Helix's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 17 years before the Ka-27 Helix which entered service in 1982.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-27 Helix or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 201 units of the Ka-27 Helix.