Mi-2 Hoplite vs SA 315B Lama

Overview

The Mi-2 Hoplite and the SA 315B Lama 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 SA 315B Lama. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 515 km for the SA 315B Lama. The SA 315B Lama operates at altitudes up to 5,400 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite.

The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 400 for the SA 315B Lama. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 8 years before the SA 315B Lama (1961 vs 1969).

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 single-engined utility helicopter, developed in the late 1960s and introduced in the early 1970s, designed specifically for exceptional high-altitude operations.
Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale
First flight 17 March 1969
Year introduced 1971
Number produced 400 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 95.4 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m
Height 3.1 m
Length 10.2 m
Maximum speed 192 km/h
Operational range 515 km
Service ceiling 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg
Empty weight 1,021 kg
Total thrust 1 x 649 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is faster with a maximum speed of 200 km/h compared to the SA 315B Lama's 192 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has a longer range at 515 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA 315B Lama?
The SA 315B Lama has a higher service ceiling at 5,400 meters (17,716 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the SA 315B Lama's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the SA 315B Lama's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 6 years before the SA 315B Lama which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA 315B Lama?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 400 units of the SA 315B Lama.