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Ka-226 Hoodlum-C vs Mi-2 Hoplite

Kamov Ka-226 Hoodlum-C military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Ka-226 Hoodlum-C
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
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Specifications
Ka-226 Hoodlum-C Mi-2 Hoplite
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kamov Mil
First flight 4 September 1997 22 September 1961
Year introduced 2002 1965
Number produced 269 units 5497 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 13.0 m 14.5 m
Height 4.2 m 3.8 m
Length 8.1 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 205 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 600 km 440 km
Service ceiling 6,200 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,450 kg 3,700 kg
Empty weight 1,950 kg 2,372 kg
Total thrust 2 x 336 kW 2 x 294 kW
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Overview

The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C and the Mi-2 Hoplite are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Kamov and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 205 km/h for the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C vs 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has an operational range of 600 km vs 440 km for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C operates at altitudes up to 6,200 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite.

The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has been produced in 269 units vs 5,497 for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 36 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C (1961 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C is faster with a maximum speed of 205 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a longer range at 600 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Ka-226 Hoodlum-C has a higher service ceiling at 6,200 meters (20,341 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 37 years before the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C or Mi-2 Hoplite?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 269 units of the Ka-226 Hoodlum-C.