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Mi-2 Hoplite vs Mi-8 Hip

Mi-2 Hoplite vs Mi-8 Hip at a glance — top speed 200 vs 250 km/h, range 440 vs 495 km, max takeoff weight 3,700 vs 12,000 kg, built 5,497 vs 17,000 units.

Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
Mil Mi-8 Hip military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-8 Hip
Specifications
Mi-2 Hoplite Mi-8 Hip
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Mil
First flight 22 September 1961 24 June 1961
Year introduced 1965 1967
Number produced 5497 units 17000 units
Average unit price -- $4 million
Wingspan 14.5 m 21.3 m
Height 3.8 m 5.7 m
Length 11.4 m 25.2 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 250 km/h
Operational range 440 km 495 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 2,372 kg 7,160 kg
Total thrust 2 x 294 kW 2 x 1,119 kW
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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.