Mi-2 Hoplite vs OH-6 Cayuse
Overview
The Mi-2 Hoplite and the OH-6 Cayuse are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Hughes Helicopters respectively.
Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 240 km/h for the OH-6 Cayuse. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 610 km for the OH-6 Cayuse. The OH-6 Cayuse operates at altitudes up to 4,800 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. At 3,700 kg MTOW, the Mi-2 Hoplite is 3.0x the OH-6 Cayuse's 1,225 kg.
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 1,422 for the OH-6 Cayuse. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 2 years before the OH-6 Cayuse (1961 vs 1963).
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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 | -- |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Hughes Helicopters |
| First flight | 27 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 1422 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 440 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,372 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 147 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 50.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 8.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 240 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 610 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,800 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,225 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 557 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 236 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-6 Cayuse 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-6 Cayuse?
The OH-6 Cayuse has a longer range at 610 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-6 Cayuse?
The OH-6 Cayuse has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-6 Cayuse?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 1,225 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-6 Cayuse?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the OH-6 Cayuse's 9.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-6 Cayuse?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 1 years before the OH-6 Cayuse which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or OH-6 Cayuse?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 1,422 units of the OH-6 Cayuse.