Mi-2 Hoplite vs Mi-8 Hip
The Mi-2 Hoplite and the Mi-8 Hip are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Mil respectively. Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 250 km/h for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 495 km for the Mi-8 Hip. The Mi-8 Hip operates at altitudes up to 4,500 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 12,000 kg MTOW, the Mi-8 Hip is 3.2x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg. The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 17,000 for the Mi-8 Hip.
| Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s. | |
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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 | $-- million |
| Soviet multipurpose helicopter, prevalent during the Cold War, extensively utilized for transport, combat and humanitarian operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Mil |
| First flight | 24 June 1961 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 17000 units |
| Average unit price | $4 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 | 21.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 25.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 495 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 4,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,160 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,119 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is faster with a maximum speed of 250 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a longer range at 495 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip 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-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 2 years before the Mi-8 Hip which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or Mi-8 Hip?
The Mi-8 Hip has been produced in greater numbers with 17,000 units compared to 5,497 units of the Mi-2 Hoplite.