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).
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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 | -- |
| French single-engined utility helicopter, developed in the late 1960s and introduced in the early 1970s, designed specifically for exceptional high-altitude operations. | |
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| 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.