MD-500 vs Mi-2 Hoplite
The MD-500 and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Hughes and Mil respectively. Top speed is 282 km/h for the MD-500 vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The MD-500 has an operational range of 430 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The MD-500 operates at altitudes up to 4,877 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 3,700 kg MTOW, the Mi-2 Hoplite is 2.7x the MD-500's 1,361 kg. The MD-500 has been produced in 4,700 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 21 years before the MD-500 (1961 vs 1982).
| American light helicopter, renowned during the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for law enforcement and utility applications. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes |
| First flight | 28 January 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 4700 units |
| Average unit price | $4 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 | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 282 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,877 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,361 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 672 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 313 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 MD-500 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The MD-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 282 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MD-500 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a longer range at 440 km compared to the MD-500's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the MD-500 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The MD-500 has a higher service ceiling at 4,877 meters (16,000 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the MD-500 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the MD-500's 1,361 kg.
Which is larger, the MD-500 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the MD-500's 9.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the MD-500 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the MD-500 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MD-500 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 4,700 units of the MD-500.