Mi-2 Hoplite vs S-76 Spirit
The Mi-2 Hoplite and the S-76 Spirit are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Sikorsky respectively. Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 287 km/h for the S-76 Spirit. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 761 km for the S-76 Spirit. The S-76 Spirit operates at altitudes up to 4,206 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 875 for the S-76 Spirit. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 16 years before the S-76 Spirit (1961 vs 1977).
| Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s. | |
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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 | -- |
| American medium-size commercial utility helicopter, commonly used in civil, transport and search and rescue services since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| First flight | 13 March 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 875 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 287 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 761 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 4,206 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,307 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,177 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 344 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit is faster with a maximum speed of 287 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a longer range at 761 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a higher service ceiling at 4,206 meters (13,799 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,307 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or S-76 Spirit?
The S-76 Spirit is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or S-76 Spirit?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 14 years before the S-76 Spirit which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or S-76 Spirit?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 875 units of the S-76 Spirit.