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MD-500 vs Mi-2 Hoplite

MD-500 vs Mi-2 Hoplite at a glance — top speed 282 vs 200 km/h, range 430 vs 440 km, max takeoff weight 1,361 vs 3,700 kg, built 4,700 vs 5,497 units.

Hughes MD-500 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MD-500
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
Specifications
MD-500 Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Hughes Mil
First flight 28 January 1982 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1967 1965
Number produced 4700 units 5497 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wingspan 8.3 m 14.5 m
Height 2.6 m 3.8 m
Length 9.4 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 282 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 430 km 440 km
Service ceiling 4,877 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,361 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 672 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 1 x 313 kW 2 x 294 kW
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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.