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Ka-60 Kasatka vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Kamov Ka-60 Kasatka military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-60 Kasatka
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
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Specifications
Ka-60 Kasatka Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 10 December 1998 22 September 1961
Year introduced -- 1965
Number produced 2 units 5497 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 143.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.5 m 14.5 m
Height 4.6 m 3.8 m
Length 15.6 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 700 km 440 km
Service ceiling 5,150 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,500 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 2 x 956 kW 2 x 294 kW
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Overview

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).

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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.