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Mi-2 Hoplite vs SA 315B Lama

Mi-2 Hoplite vs SA 315B Lama at a glance — top speed 200 vs 192 km/h, range 440 vs 515 km, max takeoff weight 3,700 vs 2,300 kg, built 5,497 vs 400 units.

Mil Mi-2 Hoplite military helicopters side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Mi-2 Hoplite
Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama military helicopters side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SA 315B Lama
Specifications
Mi-2 Hoplite SA 315B Lama
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Mil Aérospatiale
First flight 22 September 1961 17 March 1969
Year introduced 1965 1971
Number produced 5497 units 400 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 95.4 m²
Wingspan 14.5 m 11.0 m
Height 3.8 m 3.1 m
Length 11.4 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 200 km/h 192 km/h
Operational range 440 km 515 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m 5,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,700 kg 2,300 kg
Empty weight 2,372 kg 1,021 kg
Total thrust 2 x 294 kW 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.