Mi-2 Hoplite vs Mi-24 Hind

The Mi-2 Hoplite and the Mi-24 Hind are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively. Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 330 km/h for the Mi-24 Hind. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 450 km for the Mi-24 Hind. The Mi-24 Hind operates at altitudes up to 5,120 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 11,500 kg MTOW, the Mi-24 Hind is 3.1x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg. The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 2,648 for the Mi-24 Hind. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 8 years before the Mi-24 Hind (1961 vs 1969).

Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s.
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite Helicopter profile drawing
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
Soviet attack helicopter, renowned for Cold War use, predominantly deployed for airborne assault, close combat, and anti-armour roles.
Mil Mi-24 Hind Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 19 September 1969
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 2648 units
Average unit price $12 million
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—‰
Wingspan 6.5 m â—‰
Height 5.5 m â—‰
Length 21.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 330 km/h â—‰
Operational range 450 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,120 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,792 kg â—‰
Total thrust 0 â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a longer range at 450 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher service ceiling at 5,120 meters (16,797 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,500 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-24 Hind is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 7 years before the Mi-24 Hind which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-24 Hind?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 2,648 units of the Mi-24 Hind.