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Ka-27 Helix vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Ka-27 Helix vs Mi-2 Hoplite at a glance — top speed 270 vs 200 km/h, range 980 vs 440 km, max takeoff weight 12,000 vs 3,700 kg, built 201 vs 5,497 units.

Kamov Ka-27 Helix military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-27 Helix
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
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 1,659 kW 2 x 294 kW
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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.