Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Overview

The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 315 km/h for the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has an operational range of 460 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 10,800 kg MTOW, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is 2.9x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.

The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has been produced in 19 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 21 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" (1961 vs 1982).

Soviet attack helicopter, distinctive for service during the Chechen conflicts, primarily used for reconnaissance and direct fire support.
Kamov Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov
First flight 17 June 1982
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 19 units
Average unit price $16 million
Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s.
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite Helicopter profile drawing
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 14.5 m
Height 4.9 m
Length 16.0 m
Maximum speed 315 km/h
Operational range 460 km
Service ceiling 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,800 kg
Empty weight 7,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 821 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-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is faster with a maximum speed of 315 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a longer range at 460 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,800 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 30 years before the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark" or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 19 units of the Ka-50 Hokum "Black Shark".