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MBB Bo 105 vs Mi-2 Hoplite

MBB Bo 105 military helicopters side profile drawing
🇩🇪 MBB Bo 105
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
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Specifications
MBB Bo 105 Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer MBB Mil
First flight 16 February 1967 22 September 1961
Year introduced 1970 1965
Number produced 1500 units 5497 units
Average unit price $550K --
Wingspan 9.8 m 14.5 m
Height 3.0 m 3.8 m
Length 11.9 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 657 km 440 km
Service ceiling 5,182 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 1,675 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 2 x 332 kW 2 x 294 kW
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Overview

The MBB Bo 105 and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by MBB and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 270 km/h for the MBB Bo 105 vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The MBB Bo 105 has an operational range of 657 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The MBB Bo 105 operates at altitudes up to 5,182 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite.

The MBB Bo 105 has been produced in 1,500 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 6 years before the MBB Bo 105 (1961 vs 1967).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MBB Bo 105 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The MBB Bo 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 270 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MBB Bo 105 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The MBB Bo 105 has a longer range at 657 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the MBB Bo 105 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The MBB Bo 105 has a higher service ceiling at 5,182 meters (17,001 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the MBB Bo 105 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the MBB Bo 105's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the MBB Bo 105 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The MBB Bo 105 is longer at 11.9 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the MBB Bo 105 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 5 years before the MBB Bo 105 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MBB Bo 105 or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 1,500 units of the MBB Bo 105.