Mi-2 Hoplite vs SA330 Puma

The Mi-2 Hoplite and the SA330 Puma are both Military Helicopters, manufactured by Mil and Aérospatiale respectively. Top speed is 200 km/h for the Mi-2 Hoplite vs 257 km/h for the SA330 Puma. The Mi-2 Hoplite has an operational range of 440 km vs 580 km for the SA330 Puma. The SA330 Puma operates at altitudes up to 4,800 m compared to 4,000 m for the Mi-2 Hoplite. The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in 5,497 units vs 697 for the SA330 Puma. The Mi-2 Hoplite first flew 4 years before the SA330 Puma (1961 vs 1965).

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 $-- million
French medium-lift utility helicopter with extensive global service in troop transport since the late 1960s.
Aérospatiale SA330 Puma Helicopter profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Aérospatiale
First flight 15 April 1965
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 697 units
Average unit price $2 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 294 kW
Wingspan 15.0 m
Height 5.1 m
Length 18.2 m
Maximum speed 257 km/h
Operational range 580 km
Service ceiling 4,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,000 kg
Empty weight 3,536 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,350 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is faster with a maximum speed of 257 km/h compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 200 km/h, a difference of 57 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a longer range at 580 km compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 440 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a higher service ceiling at 4,800 meters (15,748 ft) compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,000 kg compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 3,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA330 Puma?
The SA330 Puma is longer at 18.1 meters compared to the Mi-2 Hoplite's 11.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-2 Hoplite entered service first in 1965, 3 years before the SA330 Puma which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mi-2 Hoplite or SA330 Puma?
The Mi-2 Hoplite has been produced in greater numbers with 5,497 units compared to 697 units of the SA330 Puma.