Mi-2 Hoplite vs Mi-26 Halo

The Mi-2 Hoplite and the Mi-26 Halo are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively. Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 295 km/h for the Mi-26 Halo. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 500 km for the Mi-26 Halo. The Mi-26 Halo operates at altitudes up to 4,600 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 56,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-26 Halo is 15:1 the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg. The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 316 for the Mi-26 Halo. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 16 years before the Mi-26 Halo (1961 vs 1977).

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 heavy transport helicopter, frequently utilized for cargo and troop transport, infamous for Chernobyl disaster relief mission.
Mil Mi-26 Halo Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil
First flight 14 December 1977
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 316 units
Average unit price $25 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 32.0 m â—‰
Height 8.1 m â—‰
Length 40.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 295 km/h â—‰
Operational range 500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 56,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 28,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 0 â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is faster with a maximum speed of 295 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a longer range at 500 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher service ceiling at 4,600 meters (15,091 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 56,000 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-26 Halo is longer at 40.0 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 18 years before the Mi-26 Halo which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-26 Halo?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 316 units of the Mi-26 Halo.