Mi-2 Hoplite vs Mi-4 Hound
Overview
The Mi-2 Hoplite and the Mi-4 Hound are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively.
Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 185 km/h for the Mi-4 Hound. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 500 km for the Mi-4 Hound. The Mi-4 Hound operates at altitudes up to 5,500 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 7,550 kg MTOW, the Mi-4 Hound is 2.0x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 3,500 for the Mi-4 Hound. The Mi-4 Hound first flew 9 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite (1952 vs 1961).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 22 September 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 5497 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 1 January 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Number produced | 3500 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| 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 147 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 346.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 185 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,550 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,100 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,250 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the Mi-4 Hound's 185 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound 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-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher service ceiling at 5,500 meters (18,044 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,550 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-4 Hound entered service first in 1953, 12 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-4 Hound?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 3,500 units of the Mi-4 Hound.