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Mi-2 Hoplite vs Mi-6 Hook

Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
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Mil Mi-6 Hook military helicopters side profile drawing
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Specifications
Mi-2 Hoplite Mi-6 Hook
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 22 September 1961 5 June 1957
Year introduced 1965 1959
Number produced 5497 units 500 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 962.1 m²
Wingspan 14.5 m 35.0 m
Height 3.8 m 9.2 m
Length 11.4 m 33.2 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 440 km 970 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg 44,000 kg
Empty weight 2,372 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 294 kW 2 x 4,100 kW
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Overview

The Mi-2 Hoplite and the Mi-6 Hook are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively.

Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 300 km/h for the Mi-6 Hook. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 970 km for the Mi-6 Hook. The Mi-6 Hook operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 44,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-6 Hook is 12:1 the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.

The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 500 for the Mi-6 Hook. The Mi-6 Hook first flew 4 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite (1957 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a longer range at 970 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher service ceiling at 4,500 meters (14,763 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 44,000 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook is longer at 33.2 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-6 Hook entered service first in 1959, 6 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-6 Hook?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 500 units of the Mi-6 Hook.