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Mi-2 Hoplite vs OH-58 Kiowa

Mi-2 Hoplite vs OH-58 Kiowa at a glance — top speed 200 vs 240 km/h, range 440 vs 260 km, max takeoff weight 3,700 vs 2,495 kg, built 5,497 vs 2,325 units.

Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
Bell OH-58 Kiowa military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 OH-58 Kiowa
Specifications
Mi-2 Hoplite OH-58 Kiowa
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Bell
First flight 22 September 1961 8 December 1962
Year introduced 1965 1969
Number produced 5497 units 2325 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 89.4 m²
Wingspan 14.5 m 10.7 m
Height 3.8 m 3.9 m
Length 11.4 m 12.9 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 240 km/h
Operational range 440 km 260 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 4,575 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg 2,495 kg
Empty weight 2,372 kg 1,737 kg
Total thrust 2 x 294 kW 1 x 485 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-58 Kiowa is faster with a maximum speed of 240 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 40 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a longer range at 440 km compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 260 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-58 Kiowa has a higher service ceiling at 4,575 meters (15,009 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the OH-58 Kiowa's 2,495 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-58 Kiowa?
The OH-58 Kiowa is longer at 12.8 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 4 years before the OH-58 Kiowa which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-58 Kiowa?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 2,325 units of the OH-58 Kiowa.