Ka-60 Kasatka vs Mi-2 Hoplite
The Ka-60 Kasatka and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Mil respectively. Top speed is 300 km/h for the Ka-60 Kasatka vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Ka-60 Kasatka has an operational range of 700 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Ka-60 Kasatka operates at altitudes up to 5,150 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Ka-60 Kasatka has been produced in 2 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 37 years before the Ka-60 Kasatka (1961 vs 1998).
| Russian multipurpose helicopter, developed in the 1990s, employed primarily for transport, search and rescue, and medical evacuation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Kamov |
| First flight | 10 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| 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 | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,150 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 956 kW â—‰ |
| 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 â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,372 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 294 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-60 Kasatka is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a higher service ceiling at 5,150 meters (16,896 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-60 Kasatka has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,500 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-60 Kasatka is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-60 Kasatka or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 2 units of the Ka-60 Kasatka.