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).

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 --
French light helicopter, renowned for its high-altitude service in the Himalayas during the 1960s and subsequent global deployments.
Aérospatiale SA315 Alouette II Helicopter profile drawing
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.