Mi-2 Hoplite vs SA315 Alouette II
Overview
The Mi-2 Hoplite and the SA315 Alouette II are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Aérospatiale respectively.
Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 192 km/h for the SA315 Alouette II. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 565 km for the SA315 Alouette II. The Mi-2 Hoplite operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 2,300 m for the SA315 Alouette II. At 3,700 kg MTOW, the Mi-2 Hoplite is 2.3x the SA315 Alouette II's 1,600 kg.
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 1,300 for the SA315 Alouette II. The SA315 Alouette II first flew 6 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite (1955 vs 1961).
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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 | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Aérospatiale |
| First flight | 12 March 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 1300 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 | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 192 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 565 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 2,300 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 895 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 343 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 192 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II has a longer range at 565 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 2,300 meters (7,545 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 1,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the SA315 Alouette II's 9.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA315 Alouette II?
The SA315 Alouette II entered service first in 1957, 8 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA315 Alouette II?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 1,300 units of the SA315 Alouette II.