Ka-31 vs Mi-2 Hoplite
Overview
The Ka-31 and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Mil respectively.
Top speed is 250 km/h for the Ka-31 vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Ka-31 has an operational range of 600 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 12,500 kg MTOW, the Ka-31 is 3.4x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
The Ka-31 has been produced in 28 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 26 years before the Ka-31 (1961 vs 1987).
| Soviet naval airborne early warning and control helicopter, developed in the late 1980s, deployed in naval operations by Russia, China, and India. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 1 January 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 28 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 | -- |
| Wing area | 397.2 m² |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 932 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,372 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 147 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ka-31 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-31 is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-31 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-31 has a longer range at 600 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-31 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Ka-31's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-31 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,500 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-31 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-31 is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-31 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 30 years before the Ka-31 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-31 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 28 units of the Ka-31.