Mi-2 Hoplite vs OH-1 Ninja

The Mi-2 Hoplite and the OH-1 Ninja are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Kawasaki respectively. Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 278 km/h for the OH-1 Ninja. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 550 km for the OH-1 Ninja. The OH-1 Ninja operates at altitudes up to 4,880 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 38 for the OH-1 Ninja. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 35 years before the OH-1 Ninja (1961 vs 1996).

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 $-- million
Japanese observation helicopter, employed mainly since the late 1990s, with significant use in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force reconnaissance.
Kawasaki OH-1 Ninja Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Kawasaki
First flight 6 August 1996
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 38 units
Average unit price $-- 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 11.6 m â—‰
Height 3.8 m â—‰
Length 12.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 278 km/h â—‰
Operational range 550 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,880 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,450 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 664 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja is faster with a maximum speed of 278 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a longer range at 550 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher service ceiling at 4,880 meters (16,010 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,000 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-1 Ninja?
The OH-1 Ninja is longer at 12.0 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-1 Ninja?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 35 years before the OH-1 Ninja which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-1 Ninja?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 38 units of the OH-1 Ninja.