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206 JetRanger vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Bell 206 JetRanger military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 206 JetRanger
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
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Specifications
206 JetRanger Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Bell Mil
First flight 10 January 1966 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1967 1965
Number produced 7300 units 5497 units
Average unit price $1.3 million --
Wingspan 10.2 m 14.5 m
Height 3.9 m 3.8 m
Length 12.9 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 226 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 624 km 440 km
Service ceiling 4,572 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,495 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 1,737 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 1 x 485 kW 2 x 294 kW
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Overview

The 206 JetRanger and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Bell and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 226 km/h for the 206 JetRanger vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The 206 JetRanger has an operational range of 624 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The 206 JetRanger operates at altitudes up to 4,572 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite.

The 206 JetRanger has been produced in 7,300 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 5 years before the 206 JetRanger (1961 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The 206 JetRanger is faster with a maximum speed of 226 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 26 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The 206 JetRanger has a longer range at 624 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The 206 JetRanger has a higher service ceiling at 4,572 meters (15,000 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the 206 JetRanger's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The 206 JetRanger is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the 206 JetRanger which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 206 JetRanger or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The 206 JetRanger has been produced in greater numbers with 7,300 units compared to 5,497 units of the Mi-2 Hoplite.