Mi-17 Hip-H vs Mi-2 Hoplite
The Mi-17 Hip-H and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively. Top speed is 250 km/h for the Mi-17 Hip-H vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-17 Hip-H has an operational range of 800 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-17 Hip-H operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 13,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-17 Hip-H is 3.5x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg. The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in 12,000 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 14 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H (1961 vs 1975).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 1 January 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number produced | 12000 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | 21.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,489 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,491 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 Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a longer range at 800 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-17 Hip-H is longer at 18.5 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 12 years before the Mi-17 Hip-H which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-17 Hip-H or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-17 Hip-H has been produced in greater numbers with 12,000 units compared to 5,497 units of the Mi-2 Hoplite.