Mi-2 Hoplite vs NH90 / Caiman
The Mi-2 Hoplite and the NH90 / Caiman are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and NHIndustries respectively. Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 300 km/h for the NH90 / Caiman. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 880 km for the NH90 / Caiman. The NH90 / Caiman operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 10,600 kg MTOW, the NH90 / Caiman is 2.9x the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg. The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 471 for the NH90 / Caiman. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 34 years before the NH90 / Caiman (1961 vs 1995).
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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 |
| European multinational medium-sized military helicopter, known for deployment in various peace-keeping and combat missions since the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | NHIndustries |
| First flight | 18 December 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Number produced | 471 units |
| Average unit price | $42 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 | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 880 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,693 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman 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 NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a longer range at 880 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher service ceiling at 6,000 meters (19,685 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,600 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or NH90 / Caiman?
The NH90 / Caiman is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or NH90 / Caiman?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 39 years before the NH90 / Caiman which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or NH90 / Caiman?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 471 units of the NH90 / Caiman.