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Westland Lynx vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Westland Lynx military helicopters side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Westland Lynx
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
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Specifications
Westland Lynx Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Westland Mil
First flight 21 March 1971 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1978 1965
Number produced 450 units 5497 units
Average unit price $10 million --
Wingspan 12.8 m 14.5 m
Height 3.6 m 3.8 m
Length 15.0 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 528 km 440 km
Service ceiling 3,200 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,760 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 2,740 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 2 x 671 kW 2 x 294 kW
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Overview

The Westland Lynx and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Westland and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Westland Lynx vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Westland Lynx has an operational range of 528 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the Westland Lynx.

The Westland Lynx has been produced in 450 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 10 years before the Westland Lynx (1961 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Westland Lynx or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Westland Lynx 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 Westland Lynx or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Westland Lynx has a longer range at 528 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Westland Lynx or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Westland Lynx's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Westland Lynx or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Westland Lynx has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,760 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Westland Lynx or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Westland Lynx is longer at 15.0 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Westland Lynx or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 13 years before the Westland Lynx which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Westland Lynx or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 450 units of the Westland Lynx.