KUH-1 Surion vs Mi-2 Hoplite
The KUH-1 Surion and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by KAI and Mil respectively. Top speed is 270 km/h for the KUH-1 Surion vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The KUH-1 Surion has an operational range of 828 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 3,048 m for the KUH-1 Surion. At 8,709 kg MTOW, the KUH-1 Surion is 2.4x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg. The KUH-1 Surion has been produced in 170 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 49 years before the KUH-1 Surion (1961 vs 2010).
| South Korean utility helicopter, utilized mainly for troop transportation and medevac, active in military operations since 2013. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 10 March 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 170 units |
| Average unit price | $21 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 | 15.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 270 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 828 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 3,048 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,709 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,973 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,228 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 â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 294 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KUH-1 Surion or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The KUH-1 Surion 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 KUH-1 Surion or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The KUH-1 Surion has a longer range at 828 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the KUH-1 Surion or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the KUH-1 Surion's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KUH-1 Surion or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The KUH-1 Surion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,709 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the KUH-1 Surion or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The KUH-1 Surion is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the KUH-1 Surion or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 48 years before the KUH-1 Surion which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KUH-1 Surion or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 170 units of the KUH-1 Surion.