Mi-2 Hoplite vs SA316 Alouette III
The Mi-2 Hoplite and the SA316 Alouette III are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Sud Aviation respectively. Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 210 km/h for the SA316 Alouette III. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 540 km for the SA316 Alouette III. The Mi-2 Hoplite operates at altitudes up to 4,000 m compared to 3,200 m for the SA316 Alouette III. The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 2,000 for the SA316 Alouette III. The SA316 Alouette III first flew 2 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite (1959 vs 1961).
| Soviet light utility helicopter, broadly deployed in Eastern Europe, renowned for agricultural, rescue and military tasks since the 1960s. | |
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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 utility helicopter, popular in the Cold War-era, extensively utilized for search and rescue, and light transport roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Helicopters |
| Manufacturer | Sud Aviation |
| First flight | 28 February 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 2000 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 million |
| 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 | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 210 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 3,200 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,143 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 713 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III is faster with a maximum speed of 210 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III has a longer range at 540 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 3,200 meters (10,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,700 kg compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 2,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-2 Hoplite is longer at 11.4 meters compared to the SA316 Alouette III's 10.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA316 Alouette III?
The SA316 Alouette III entered service first in 1961, 4 years before the Mi-2 Hoplite which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA316 Alouette III?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 2,000 units of the SA316 Alouette III.