Mi-1 Hare vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Overview

The Mi-1 Hare and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 185 km/h for the Mi-1 Hare vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-1 Hare has an operational range of 430 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 3,500 m for the Mi-1 Hare.

The Mi-1 Hare has been produced in 2,594 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-1 Hare first flew 13 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite (1948 vs 1961).

Soviet light utility helicopter, extensively used for civilian and military operations during the mid-20th century.
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 20 September 1948
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 2594 units
Average unit price $100K
Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s.
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 5497 units
Average unit price --
Wingspan 14.4 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 12.1 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h
Operational range 430 km
Service ceiling 3,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,330 kg
Empty weight 1,700 kg
Total thrust 1 x 423 kW
Wingspan 14.5 m
Height 3.8 m
Length 11.4 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h
Operational range 440 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg
Empty weight 2,372 kg
Total thrust 2 x 147 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-1 Hare or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 185 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-1 Hare or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a longer range at 440 km compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 430 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-1 Hare or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 3,500 meters (11,482 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-1 Hare or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the Mi-1 Hare's 2,330 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-1 Hare or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-1 Hare is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-1 Hare or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-1 Hare entered service first in 1950, 15 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-1 Hare or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 2,594 units of the Mi-1 Hare.