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).

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 --
Soviet transport helicopter, developed in the early 1950s, used extensively for military and civil roles across numerous global operators.
Mil Mi-4 Hound Helicopter profile drawing
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.